²⁰ The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver.
    But the hearts of those who do wrong aren’t worth very much.

²¹ The words of those who do right benefit many people.
    But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.

³¹ The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom.
    But tongues that speak twisted words will be made silent.

³² Those who do right know the proper thing to say.
    But those who do wrong speak only twisted words.

¹¹ The blessing of honest people builds up a city.
    But the words of sinners destroy it.

¹³ Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.
    But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.

¹⁴ Many good things come from what people say.
    And the work of their hands rewards them.

² The good things people say benefit them.
    But liars love to hurt others.

²⁸ The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer.
    But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

⁴ Evil people listen to lies.
    Lying people listen to evil.