16 A righteous person’s reward is life.A wicked person’s harvest is sin.
17 Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life,but whoever ignores a warning strays.
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.Whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk,but whoever seals his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of a righteous person is pure silver.The hearts of wicked people are worthless.
21 The lips of a righteous person feed many,but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.
22 It is the Lord’s blessing that makes a person rich,and hard work adds nothing to it.