Humility comes before honor (Proverbs 15:33).

Pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18).

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established (Proverbs 16:3).

..and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness(Proverbs 16:21).

Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,

But only in expressing his opinion.