Proverbs 10:16-26

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 you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will 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 lack.

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 engulfed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.

²⁵When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.

²⁶As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.