⁶ The godly are showered with blessings;
    the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

⁸ The wise are glad to be instructed,
    but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

¹⁰ People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
    but a bold reproof promotes peace.^[a]

¹¹ The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
    the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

⁹ With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

⁶ The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
    but the words of the godly save lives.

³ A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
    but the words of the wise keep them safe.

² The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
    but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

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

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