17 He is in the way of life that gives heed to chastening, but he that refuses reproof errs.
18 He that hides hatred has lying lips, and he that utters a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver, but the understanding {Heb. heart} of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the Lord is that which makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 To make an abomination is as sport to the fool, but wisdom is recreation to the man of intelligence.