¹³ He ^(A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But he who is faithful in spirit ^(B)conceals a matter.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
⁶ The ^(A)words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the ^(B)mouth of the upright will deliver them.

¹³ The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,
But the ^(A)righteous man will come out from distress.

¹⁵ The ^(A)way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
¹⁶ An ^(B)ignorant fool’s ^[a]anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
¹⁷ He who breathes out truth declares what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
¹⁸ There is one who ^(C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the ^(D)tongue of the wise brings healing.

²⁰ Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.
^21 (A)No misfortune befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with calamity.

²³ A ^(A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

⁷ There is one who ^(A)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another ^[a]pretends to be ^(B)poor, but has great wealth.