⁶ The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
    But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.

¹³ Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.
    But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.

¹⁴ Many good things come from what people say.
    And the work of their hands rewards them.

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

²⁵ Worry makes the heart heavy.
    But a kind word cheers it up.