17 The road to life is a disciplined life;ignore correction and you’re lost for good.
18 Liars secretly hoard hatred;fools openly spread slander.
19 The more talk, the less truth;the wise measure their words.
20 The speech of a good person is worth waiting for;the blabber of the wicked is worthless.
21 The talk of a good person is rich fare for many,but chatterboxes die of an empty heart.
22 God’s blessing makes life rich;nothing we do can improve on God.
23 An empty-head thinks mischief is fun,but a mindful person relishes wisdom.