8Those who think wisely pay attention to instruction, but a stupid chatterbox ends up in disaster.
9Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.
10People who wink slyly cause trouble, but someone who gives a strong rebuke brings peace.
11What good people say is a spring that gives life, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
12Hatred causes conflict, but love covers all wrongs.
13Wisdom comes from people with good judgment, but stupid people are punished with a rod.
14Wise people accumulate knowledge, but the chattering of stupid people is a prelude to disaster.