Proverbs 10:17-26

¹⁷The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

¹⁸Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

¹⁹In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

²⁰The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

²¹The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

²²The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.

²³A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

²⁴That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

²⁵As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.