16 The reward which the righteous receive is life;the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.
17 The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life,but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
18 The one who conceals hatred utters lies,and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable,but the one who restrains his words is wise.
20 What the righteous say is like the best silver,but what the wicked think is of little value.
21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many,but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22 The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich,and he adds no sorrow to it.