³⁰ The godly offer good counsel;
    they teach right from wrong.

¹¹ Timely advice is lovely,
    like golden apples in a silver basket.

¹² To one who listens, valid criticism
    is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

¹³ Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
    They revive the spirit of their employer.

⁷ The lips of the wise give good advice;
    the heart of a fool has none to give.

²¹ The words of the godly encourage many,
    but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

³¹ The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
    but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

¹⁵ I will tell everyone about your righteousness.
    All day long I will proclaim your saving power,
    though I am not skilled with words.^[a]

⁹ The heartfelt counsel of a friend
    is as sweet as perfume and incense.