22. A gossip’s words are like choice foodthat goes down to one’s innermost being.
23. Smooth lips with an evil heartare like glaze on an earthen vessel.
24. A hateful person disguises himself with his speechand harbors deceit within.
25. When he speaks graciously, don’t believe him,for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26. Though his hatred is concealed by deception,his evil will be revealed in the assembly.
27. The one who digs a pit will fall into it,and whoever rolls a stone —it will come back on him.
28. A lying tongue hates those it crushes,and a flattering mouth causes ruin.