19. In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
20. Choice silver is a tongue of righteousness, a heart of wickedness is of little worth.
21. Lips of righteousness feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
22. The blessing of Yahweh makes one rich, and he does not increase sorrow with it.
23. It is like a sport for a fool to do wrong, wisdom for a person of understanding.
24. The dread of the wicked will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25. With the passing of the tempest, there is no wickedness, but the righteous have a foundation forever.
26. Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus is the lazy to one who employs him.
27. The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.