18. He who hides hatred is of lying lips, and he who utters slander is a [self-confident] fool. [Prov. 26:24-26.]
19. In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
20. The tongues of those who are upright and in right standing with God are as choice silver; the minds of those who are wicked and out of harmony with God are of little value.
21. The lips of the [uncompromisingly] righteous feed and guide many, but fools die for want of understanding and heart.