⁴ An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar feeds upon^[a] a destructive tongue.

⁷ Eloquent lips are^[a] not fitting for a fool.
How much less lying lips for a ruler!

²⁰ A crooked mind does not find good.
A perverted tongue will fall into disaster.

²⁷ A person with knowledge restrains his words.
A person with understanding is even-tempered.
²⁸ Even a stubborn fool who keeps silent will be considered wise.
He is considered to be perceptive if he keeps his lips shut.