16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: The fruit of the wicked to sin.
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: But fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.