A wise heart accepts commands,(A)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

The one who lives with integrity lives securely,(B)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.(C)

10 A sly wink of the eye(D) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

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The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(A)

Whoever walks in integrity(B) walks securely,(C)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(D)

10 Whoever winks maliciously(E) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

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