12. Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers,but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
13. An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14. From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,but a wise man listens to advice.
16. The vexation of a fool is known at once,but the prudent ignores an insult.
17. Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,but a false witness utters deceit.
18. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19. Truthful lips endure forever,but a lying tongue is but for a moment.