Proverbs

⁸The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves. ⁹Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught. ¹⁰If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come. ¹¹The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. ¹²Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs. ¹³Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson. ¹⁴Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.