17. He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18. He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
19. When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the righteous 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 understanding.
22. It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.
23. Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
24. What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25. When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.