23 A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
26 A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger drives him on.
27 A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire.
28 A perverse person sows strife, and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him down a path that is no good.