³¹ From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,^(A)
    but a perverse tongue^(B) will be silenced.

³⁰ The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom,^(A)
    and their tongues speak what is just.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(A)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(B)

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.^(A)

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(A)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(B)

³ What will he do to you,
    and what more besides,
    you deceitful tongue?
⁴ He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows,^(A)
    with burning coals of the broom bush.

¹¹ But the king will rejoice in God;
    all who swear by God will glory in him,^(A)
    while the mouths of liars will be silenced.^(B)

¹⁸ Let their lying lips^(A) be silenced,
    for with pride and contempt
    they speak arrogantly^(B) against the righteous.