Proverbs 12:14-23

¹⁴The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.

¹⁵The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.

¹⁶A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.

¹⁷A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.

¹⁸Some wound as they speak, like swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.

¹⁹True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.

²⁰There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

²¹No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.

²³An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.