If you love life
    and want to live a good, long time,
Then be careful what you say.
    Don’t tell lies or spread gossip or talk about improper things.
¹¹ Walk away from the evil things in the world—just leave them behind, and do what is right,
    and always seek peace and pursue it.
¹² For the Lord watches over the righteous,
    and His ears are attuned to their prayers.
But His face is set against His enemies;
    He will punish evildoers.^[a]