17. It has destroyed the walled cities of the wealthy, and has undermined the houses of the great.
18. It has cut down the virtues of the peoples, and has broken strong nations.
19. A third tongue has cast down virtuous women, and has deprived them of their labors.
20. Whoever favors it will not have rest, nor will he have a friend in whom he may find peace.
21. The wound of a whip causes a bruise, but the wound of the tongue will crush the bones.