⁶ The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words ^[a] of decent people rescue.

¹³ An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
¹⁴ One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.

¹⁸ Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.

²⁵ A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.