⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(A)

⁷ The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.^(B)

⁸ A wise heart accepts commands,^(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

⁹ The one who lives with integrity lives securely,^(D)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.^(E)

¹⁰ A sly wink of the eye^(F) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

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

¹² Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.^(I)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.^(J)

¹⁸ The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.^(A)

¹³ A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.^(A)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(A)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(B)

¹³ By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^(B)

¹⁵ A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,^(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(B)

¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.^(C)

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;^(D)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(E)

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(A)

²¹ No disaster overcomes the righteous,^(B)
but the wicked are full of misery.

²³ A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^(A)

⁷ One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;^(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.^(B)