²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death,^(A)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(B)

¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,^(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

²² The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.^(A)