22 There is nothing so deliciousas the taste of gossip!It melts in your mouth.
23 Hiding hateful thoughtsbehind smooth talkis like coating a clay potwith a cheap glaze.
24 The pleasant talkof an enemyhides more evil plans
25 than can be counted—so don't believe a word!
26 Everyone will see throughthose evil plans.
27 If you dig a pit,you will fall in;if you start a stone rolling,it will roll back on you.
28 Watch out for anyonewho tells lies and flatters—they are out to get you.