¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

⁴ A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
    but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

²³ To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
    and a word in season, how good it is!

²³ The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious,
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
    the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.