12. A wicked person desires the catch of evil people,but the root of the righteous will bear fruit.
13. By the sin of their lips the wicked are ensnared,but the just escape from a tight spot.
14. From the fruit of their mouths people have their fill of good,and the works of their hands come back upon them.
15. The way of fools is right in their own eyes,but those who listen to advice are the wise.
16. Fools immediately show their anger,but the shrewd conceal contempt.
17. Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly,but the deceitful make lying witnesses.
18. The babble of some people is like sword thrusts,but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19. Truthful lips endure forever,the lying tongue, for only a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but those who counsel peace have joy.
21. No harm befalls the just,but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.
22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,but those who are truthful, his delight.
23. The shrewd conceal knowledge,but the hearts of fools proclaim folly.
24. The diligent hand will govern,but sloth makes for forced labor.
25. Worry weighs down the heart,but a kind word gives it joy.
26. The just act as guides to their neighbors,but the way of the wicked leads them astray.