Proverbs

¹²The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. ¹³Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. ¹⁴From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. ¹⁵The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. ¹⁶Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. ¹⁷An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. ¹⁸The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.