⁶ The words of the wicked ambush from the shadows, seeking blood,
    but the speech of the honest keeps them free.

¹³ A wrongdoer is soon boxed in by his deceitful talk,
    but the one who does right escapes from trouble unharmed.
¹⁴ Words spoken wisely result in much good,
    and working with your hands pays a large reward.

¹⁸ Thoughtless words cut deeply like a thrusting sword,
    but the speech of the wise is a healing balm.

²⁵ The weight of worry drags us down,
    but a good word lightens our day.