¹⁰ A sly wink of the eye^(A) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(B)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(C)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.^(A)

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.^(B)

¹³ A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.^(A)

¹³ By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^(B)

¹⁴ A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,^(C)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.^(D)

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(A)

¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.^(B)

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;^(C)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(D)

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.^(E)

²² Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,^(A)
but faithful people are his delight.^(B)

²³ A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^(C)

²⁵ Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.^(A)

² From the fruit of his mouth,
a person will enjoy good things,^(A)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.^(B)

³ The one who guards his mouth protects his life;^(C)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.^(D)