18 He who hides hatred has lying lips, And he who sends out a slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, Transgression is not absent, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wrong is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous shepherd many, But fools die for lack of heart.
22 The blessing of יהוה makes one rich, And He adds no pain with it.
23 To work out wicked schemes Is like sport to a fool, But wisdom is for a man of understanding.
24 What the wrong one fears comes upon him, But the desire of the righteous is granted.