13. In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
14. Wise men store up knowledge,but the mouth of the foolish is near 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 tends to life,the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17. He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,but he who refuses reproof errs.
18. He who hides hatred has lying lips,and he who spreads slander is a fool.
19. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,but he who restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the just is as choice silver;the heart of the wicked is worth little.
21. The lips of the righteous feed many,but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22. The blessing of the Lord makes rich,and He adds no sorrow with it.
23. To do mischief is like sport to a fool,but a man of understanding has wisdom.
24. The fear of the wicked will come upon him,but the desire of the righteous will be granted.