¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(B)

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

⁴ The soothing tongue^(A) is a tree of life,^(B)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(C)

²⁷ A scoundrel^(A) plots evil,
    and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.^(B)

²³ Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
    is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.