⁹ With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

⁶ The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
    but the words of the godly save lives.

²⁷ Scoundrels create trouble;
    their words are a destructive blaze.

²⁸ A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

⁵ Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
    those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.

⁹ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

⁶ Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.

⁶ Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
    they are asking for a beating.

⁷ The mouths of fools are their ruin;
    they trap themselves with their lips.

⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

19 Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and a fool.