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

⁷ The name of the righteous^(B) is used in blessings,^[b]
    but the name of the wicked^(C) will rot.^(D)

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

⁹ Whoever walks in integrity^(F) walks securely,^(G)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.^(H)

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

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

¹² Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.^(L)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(M)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(N)

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips^(A)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(B)

⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
    but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(A)

¹³ Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,^(A)
    and so the innocent escape trouble.^(B)

¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

¹⁶ Fools^(C) show their annoyance at once,^(D)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.^(E)

¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.^(F)

¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(G)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(H)

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

²¹ No harm overtakes the righteous,^(B)
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²³ The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,^(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.^(B)

⁷ One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;^(A)
    another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.^(B)