11. The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
12. Hatred stirs up trouble,but love forgives all wrongs.
13. Wise people speak with understanding,but people without wisdom should be punished.
14. The wise don’t tell everything they know,but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.
15. Having lots of money protects the rich,but having no money destroys the poor.
16. Good people are rewarded with life,but evil people are paid with punishment.
17. Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life,but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.
18. Whoever hides hate is a liar.Whoever tells lies is a fool.
19. If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin;if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
20. The words of a good person are like pure silver,but an evil person’s thoughts are worth very little.
21. Good people’s words will help many others,but fools will die because they don’t have wisdom.
22. The Lord’s blessing brings wealth,and no sorrow comes with it.
23. A foolish person enjoys doing wrong,but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
24. Evil people will get what they fear most,but good people will get what they want most.