18 There are those that speak like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is medicine.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those whose thoughts are evil, but joy in that of those whose thoughts are good.
21 No iniquity shall overtake the righteous: but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but the workers of the truth are his delight.
23 The sane man conceals his wisdom: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the negligent shall be under tribute.