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

³⁰ The godly offer good counsel;
    they teach right from wrong.

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

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.

¹¹ The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
    the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

³ O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?
    How will he increase your punishment?
⁴ You will be pierced with sharp arrows
    and burned with glowing coals.

¹¹ But the king will rejoice in God.
    All who swear to tell the truth will praise him,
    while liars will be silenced.

¹⁸ Silence their lying lips—
    those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly.