Proverbs 16:21-33

²¹To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

²²A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

²³The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

²⁴Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

²⁵There is a way right before a man, And its latter end — ways of death.

²⁶A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it.

²⁷A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips — as a burning fire.

²⁸A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

²⁹A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.

³⁰Consulting his eyes to devise froward things, Moving his lips he hath accomplished evil.

³¹A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

³²Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

³³Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah is all its judgment!