17On the way unto life is he that observeth correction; but he that forsaketh reproof is in error.
18He that hideth hatred hath lips of falsehood; and he that spreadeth abroad an evil report, is a fool.
19In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.
20Like choice silver is the tongue of the righteous: the heart of the wicked is worth but very little.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die through lack of sense.