11. The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.
12. Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them.
13. Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.
14. Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.
15. The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor.
16. People who do what is right earn life. But what sinners earn causes them to be punished.
17. Anyone who pays attention to his training is on his way to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path.
18. Anyone who hides hatred has lying lips. And anyone who spreads lies is foolish.
19. Those who talk a lot are likely to sin. But those who control their tongues are wise.
20. The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren't worth very much.