¹¹ There is living truth in what a good man says, but the mouth of the evil man is filled with curses.

⁴ Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.

²³ Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful it is to be able to say the right thing at the right time!

²³ From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.

⁴ A wise man’s words express deep streams of thought.

²¹ Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!

²³ Pretty words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.