⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse.
Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
⁸ Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
⁹ Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person,
and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person,
and he will learn more.

¹⁰ Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache.
The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
¹¹ The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.

¹³ Whoever gossips gives away secrets,
but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

¹³ An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
¹⁴ One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.

¹⁶ When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.

²² Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
²³ A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.

²⁵ A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.

² A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,
but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
³ Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.
Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

³ Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,
but wise people are protected by their speech.