16The labour of a righteous man tendeth to life; the revenue of a wicked man, to sin.
17Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
18He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
20The tongue of the righteous man is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of a righteous man feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.
23It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24The fear of a wicked man, it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.