23 A wise heart instructs its mouthand increases learning with its speech.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way to death.
26 A worker’s appetite works for himbecause his hunger urges him on.
27 A worthless man digs up evil,and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A contrary man spreads conflict,and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent man lures his neighbor, leading him in a way that is not good.