¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
    but ^(A)love covers all offenses.
¹³ On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but ^(B)a rod is for the back of him who ^(C)lacks sense.
¹⁴ The wise ^(D)lay up knowledge,
    but ^(E)the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

¹⁸ The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
    and whoever utters slander is a fool.
^19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    ^(B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is ^(C)choice silver;
    the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but fools die for ^(D)lack of sense.