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

⁶ Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.

⁷ The mouths of fools are their ruin;
    they trap themselves with their lips.

⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

²⁸ The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
    the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

¹⁸ Some people make cutting remarks,
    but the words of the wise bring healing.

⁶ The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
    but the words of the godly save lives.

¹¹ Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,
    but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

¹² Wisdom will save you from evil people,
    from those whose words are twisted.

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