¹² Some people are wicked and no good.
    They go around telling lies,
¹³ winking with their eyes, tapping with their feet,
    and making signs with their fingers.
¹⁴ They make evil plans in their hearts
    and are always starting arguments.
¹⁵ So trouble will strike them in an instant;
    suddenly they will be so hurt no one can help them.

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

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

³ Good people will be guided by honesty;
    dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.

³⁰ Someone who winks is planning evil,
    and the one who grins is planning something wrong.

¹⁴ Buyers say, “This is bad. It’s no good.”
    Then they go away and brag about what they bought.

⁶ Don’t eat the food of selfish people;
    don’t be greedy for their fine foods.
⁷ Selfish people are always worrying
    about how much the food costs.
They tell you, “Eat and drink,”
    but they don’t really mean it.
⁸ You will throw up the little you have eaten,
    and you will have wasted your kind words.

²³ Kind words from a wicked mind
    are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.

²⁴ Those who hate you may try to fool you with their words,
    but in their minds they are planning evil.
²⁵ People’s words may be kind, but don’t believe them,
    because their minds are full of evil thoughts.
²⁶ Lies can hide hate,
    but the evil will be plain to everyone.