⁶ Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.^[a](A)

⁸ The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.^(A)

¹⁰ Whoever winks maliciously^(A) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

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

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(B)

⁹ With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.^(A)