¹² Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense.
    But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.

¹⁸ The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
    But the tongue of wise people brings healing.

⁴ A tongue that calms is like a tree of life.
    But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.

²⁷ A worthless person plans to do evil things.
    Their words are like a burning fire.

²³ Like a north wind that brings rain you didn’t expect
    is a crafty tongue that brings looks of shock.

² A curse given for no reason is like a wandering bird or a flying sparrow.
    It doesn’t go anywhere.