^24 (A)Gracious words are like ^(B)a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and ^(C)health to the body.

^4 (A)A gentle^[a] tongue is ^(B)a tree of life,
    but ^(C)perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

^19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    ^(B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

²⁰ Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    ^(A)There is more hope for a fool than for him.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but ^(A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.

^7 (A)The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    ^(B)not so the hearts of fools.^[a]