⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(A)
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.^(B)
8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,
    but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.^(C)
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
    but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.^(D)
10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
    but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.^[a](E)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(F)
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all offenses.^(G)
13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.^(H)

¹⁸ Lying lips conceal hatred,
    and whoever utters slander is a fool.

¹³ A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.^(A)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just;
    the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
    but the speech of the upright delivers them.^(A)

¹³ The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
    but the righteous escape from trouble.^(A)

¹⁵ Fools think their own way is right,
    but the wise listen to advice.^(A)
16 Fools show their anger at once,
    but the prudent ignore an insult.^(B)
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
    but a false witness speaks deceitfully.^(C)
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(D)

²⁰ Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
    but those who counsel peace have joy.^(A)
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.^(B)

²³ One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool^[a] broadcasts folly.^(A)

⁷ Some pretend to be rich yet have nothing;
    others pretend to be poor yet have great wealth.^(A)