12. The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
13. In transgression of the lips [is] the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
14. From the fruit of the mouth [is] one satisfied [with] good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
15. The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel [is] wise.
16. The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
17. Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
18. A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19. The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
20. Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
21. No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.