^6 (A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But ^(B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
⁷ The ^(C)remembrance of the righteous is blessed,
But ^(D)the name of the wicked will rot.
⁸ The ^(E)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be ^[a]ruined.
⁹ He ^(F)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But ^(G)he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
¹⁰ He ^(H)who winks the eye causes pain,
And ^(I)an ignorant fool of loose lips will be ^[b]ruined.
¹¹ The ^(J)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But ^(K)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
But ^(L)love covers all transgressions.
¹³ On ^(M)the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
But ^(N)a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom.

¹⁸ He ^(A)who covers up hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads a bad report is a fool.