10. He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.
11. The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.
12. Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.
13. In the lips of the wise, wisdom is discovered. And a rod is for the back of one who lacks heart.
14. The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.
15. The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.
16. The work of the just is unto life. But the fruit of the impious is unto sin.
17. The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray.
18. Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.
19. In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
20. The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
21. The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.