¹² People without good sense find fault with their neighbors,
    but those with understanding keep quiet.

¹⁸ Careless words stab like a sword,
    but wise words bring healing.

⁴ As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
    but dishonest words crush the spirit.

²⁷ Useless people make evil plans,
    and their words are like a burning fire.

²³ As the north wind brings rain,
    telling gossip brings angry looks.

² Curses will not harm someone who is innocent;
    they are like sparrows or swallows that fly around and never land.