¹⁷ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,^(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips^(B)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(C)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.^(D)

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

³ Those who guard their lips^(A) preserve their lives,^(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.^(C)

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

²⁰ From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.^(A)

²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death,^(B)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(C)

²³ Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.^(A)

²⁴ Whoever robs their father or mother^(B)
    and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is partner to one who destroys.^(C)