12. The wicked covets the proceeds of evil, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13. By the transgression of lips, evil is ensnared, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14. From the fruit of the mouth of a man, he is filled with good, and the reward of a man’s labor will return to him.
15. The way of a fool is upright in his own eyes, but he who listens to advice is wise.
16. As for a fool, on that very day he makes his anger known, but he who ignores an insult is prudent.
17. He who will speak truth will reveal righteousness, but the witness of falsehood, deceit.
18. There is one who speaks rashly, like the thrust of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19. A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but to those who plan peace, there is joy.
21. No evil will happen to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22. An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit, but they who act faithfully are his delight.
23. A clever person conceals knowledge, but the heart of a fool announces folly.
24. The hand of the diligent ones will rule, but the lazy will belong to forced labor.