7 Don’t wait to turn back to the Lord.Don’t put it off day after day,because the Lord’s wrathwill come forth suddenly;when the time for punishment comes, you will be destroyed.
8 Don’t be preoccupiedwith ill-gotten gains;it will be of no benefitwhen you are in trouble.
9 Don’t be blown about by every wind,and don’t take every shortcut.This is how the devious sinner acts.
10 Be firmly groundedin your understanding,and let your speech be consistent.
11 Listen carefully,and utter a patient reply.
12 If you have understanding,answer your neighbor,but if you don’t,clap your hand over your mouth.
13 Speaking brings glory or dishonor.Indeed, the tonguecan be a person’s downfall.