13. Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
14. Wise people store up knowledge,But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city;The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16. The labor of the righteous leads to life,The wages of the wicked to sin.
17. He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,But he who refuses correction goes astray.
18. Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21. The lips of the righteous feed many,But fools die for lack of wisdom.
22. The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,And He adds no sorrow with it.
23. To do evil is like sport to a fool,But a man of understanding has wisdom.
24. The fear of the wicked will come upon him,And the desire of the righteous will be granted.