^18 (A)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings ^(B)healing.
¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
    but ^(C)a lying tongue is but for a moment.
²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of ^(D)those who devise evil,
    but those who plan peace have joy.
^21 (E)No ill befalls the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
^22 (F)Lying lips are ^(G)an abomination to the Lord,
    ^(H)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
^23 (I)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    ^(J)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.