12 What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin,while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life.
13 The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble;the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.
14 Well-spoken words bring satisfaction;well-done work has its own reward.
15 Fools are headstrong and do what they like;wise people take advice.
16 Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly;the prudent quietly shrug off insults.
17 Truthful witness by a good person clears the air,but liars lay down a smoke screen of deceit.
18 Rash language cuts and maims,but there is healing in the words of the wise.