13. In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14. Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
15. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16. The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
17. He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
18. He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19. In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
20. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21. The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22. The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.