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.
22The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
23A fool does mischief in sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
24The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
Proverbs 10
Proverbs 10:16-24