¹³ Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,^(A)
    and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is trustworthy^(B) in all he promises^(C)
    and faithful in all he does.^[a]

⁹ With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.^(A)

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

¹³ Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
    they value the one who speaks what is right.^(A)

⁴ The words of the mouth are deep waters,^(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

¹⁵ Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.