17. He that speaks truth shows forth righteousness: but a false witness, deceit.
18. There is one that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise brings health.
19. The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace there is joy.
21. There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with trouble.
22. Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23. A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man makes him stoop: but a good word makes him glad.
26. The righteous chooses his friends carefully: but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27. The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
28. In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.