¹⁵ The ^(A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a person who listens to advice is wise.
¹⁶ A ^(B)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
¹⁷ One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
¹⁸ There is one who ^(C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the ^(D)tongue of the wise brings healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a ^(E)lying tongue is only for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
^21 (F)No harm happens to the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with trouble.
^22 (G)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
²³ A ^(H)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the ^[a]lazy hand will be ^(I)put to forced labor.
^25 (J)Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a ^(K)good word makes it glad.
²⁶ The righteous person is a guide to his neighbor,
But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
^27 [b]A lazy person does not ^[c]roast his prey,
But the ^(L)precious possession of a person is diligence.
^28 (M)In the way of righteousness there is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.