14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.
15The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.
16The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.
17The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.
18Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.
19In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.
21The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.
22The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.
23A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.
24That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.
25As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.
27The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.
29The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.
30The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.
31The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.
32The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.