21. The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
22. Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.
23. A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24. Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
26. A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger drives him on.
27. A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire.
28. A perverse person sows strife, and a gossip separates close friends.