¹⁸ Lying lips conceal hatred,
    and whoever utters slander is a fool.
¹⁹ When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.^(A)

¹² Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.^(A)
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.^(B)

⁴ A good wife is the crown of her husband,
    but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.^(A)

⁹ Better to be despised and have produce^[a]
    than to be self-important and lack food.

²⁷ The lazy do not roast^[a] their game,
    but the diligent obtain precious wealth.^[b]

²⁴ Those who spare the rod hate their children,
    but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.^(A)

¹² There is a way that seems right to a person,
    but its end is the way to death.^[a](A)

³³ The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and humility goes before honor.^(A)