¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

³¹ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

³² The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

¹⁸ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.