⁴ Evil people listen to lies.
    Lying people listen to evil.

⁷ Fancy words don’t belong in the mouths of ungodly fools.
    And lies certainly don’t belong in the mouths of rulers!

²⁰ If your heart is twisted, you won’t succeed.
    If your tongue tells lies, you will get into trouble.

²⁷ Anyone who has knowledge controls their words.
    Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.

²⁸ We think even foolish people are wise if they keep silent.
    We think they understand what is right if they control their tongues.