16 Fools immediately show their anger,but the shrewd conceal contempt.
17 Whoever speaks honestly testifies truly,but the deceitful make lying witnesses.
18 The babble of some people is like sword thrusts,but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,the lying tongue, for only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,but those who counsel peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the just,but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,but those who are truthful, his delight.