12The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.
13For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.
14By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
16A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
17He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
18There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.