14. From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise. [Prov. 3:7; 9:9; 21:2.]
16. A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
17. He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.
18. There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19. Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.
21. No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity. [Job 5:19; Ps. 91:3; Prov. 12:13; Isa. 46:4; Jer. 1:8; Dan. 6:27; II Tim. 4:18.]
22. Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight. [Prov. 6:17; 11:20; Rev. 22:15.]