18. One who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19. When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little value.
21. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding.
22. The blessing of Adonai brings wealth and He adds no trouble with it.
23. As doing wickedness is delight to a fool, so is wisdom to a man of discernment.
24. What the wicked dread will fall on them. The desire of the righteous will be given.
25. When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the foundation of the righteous is everlasting.
26. Like vinegar to the teeth or smoke to the eyes, so is a slacker to those who send him.
27. The fear of Adonai prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked perishes.
29. The way of Adonai is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a ruin to those who do evil.
30. The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.