8 A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you.
9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.
10 An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you.
11 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.
12 Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.
14 Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.