¹² Wise words bring approval,
    but fools are destroyed by their own words.

² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

¹¹ Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
    will have the king as a friend.

²⁰ The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
    the heart of a fool is worthless.

²¹ The words of the godly encourage many,
    but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

¹³ Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
    but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

³¹ The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
    but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

³² The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
    but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.