⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
    but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(A)

¹³ Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,^(A)
    and so the innocent escape trouble.^(B)

¹⁴ From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,^(C)
    and the work of their hands brings them reward.^(D)

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

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,^(A)
    but a kind word cheers it up.