⁶ People who do what is right will have rich blessings.
    But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

⁷ Good people will be remembered as a blessing.
    But evil people will soon be forgotten.

⁸ A wise person does what he is told.
    But a talkative fool will be ruined.

⁹ The honest person will live safely.
    But the one who is dishonest will be caught.

¹⁰ A wink may get you into trouble.
    And foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

¹¹ Like a fountain of water, the words of a good person give life.
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

¹² Hatred stirs up trouble.
    But love forgives all wrongs.

¹³ You can expect wise people to speak with understanding.
    But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.

¹⁸ Whoever hides his hate is a liar.
    Whoever tells lies is a fool.

¹³ A person who gossips can’t keep secrets.
    But a trustworthy person can keep a secret.

⁵ The plans that good people make are fair.
    But the advice of the wicked will trick you.

⁶ The wicked talk of killing people.
    But the words of good people will save them.

¹³ Evil people are trapped by their evil talk.
    But good people stay out of trouble.

¹⁵ A foolish person thinks he is doing right.
    But a wise person listens to advice.

¹⁶ A foolish person quickly shows that he is upset.
    But a wise person ignores an insult.

¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth.
    But a dishonest witness tells lies.

¹⁸ Careless words stab like a sword.
    But wise words bring healing.

²⁰ Those who plan evil mean to lie.
    But those who plan peace will be happy.

²¹ No harm comes to a good person.
    But an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

²³ A wise person keeps what he knows to himself.
    But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.

⁷ Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.
    Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.

¹⁶ Every wise person acts with good sense.
    But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.
    But a trustworthy one makes everything right.