12Hatred stirs up strife; But affection covers all that do not love strife.
13He that brings forth wisdom from his lips Smites the fool with a rod.
14The wise will hide discretion; But the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
15The wealth of rich men is a strong city; But poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.
16The works of the righteous produce life; But the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.
17Instruction keeps the right ways of life; But instruction unchastened goes astray.
18Righteous lips cover enmity; But they that utter railings are most foolish.
19By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; But if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
20The tongue of the just is tried silver; But the heart of the ungodly shall fail.
21The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: But the foolish die in want.
Proverbs 10
Proverbs 10:12-21