Proverbs 10:17-25

New International Version

¹⁷ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,^(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips^(B)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(C)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.^(D)

²² The blessing of the Lord^(E) brings wealth,^(F)
    without painful toil for it.^(G)

²³ A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,^(H)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

²⁴ What the wicked dread^(I) will overtake them;^(J)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.^(K)

²⁵ When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm^(L) forever.^(M)