⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.
⁸ The wise in heart accept commandments,
    but a chattering fool will fall.
⁹ He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
    but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
¹⁰ One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
    but a chattering fool will fall.
¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all wrongs.
¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
    but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips.
    He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
    but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
⁶ The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
    but the speech of the upright rescues them.