⁷ He that reproveth a scorner getteth for himself shame, and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a reproach.

⁸ Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

⁹ Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

¹⁰ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow, but a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹³ On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹³ On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹³ The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.

¹⁴ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

¹⁶ A fool’s wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covereth shame.

¹⁷ He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.

¹⁸ There is he that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

¹⁹ The lips of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but they that deal truly are His delight.

²³ A prudent man concealeth knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad.

² A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressor shall eat violence.

³ He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips shall meet destruction.