12 The wicked desire to ensnare evil; but the root of the righteous is firm.

13 The wicked are caught by the sins of his mouth; but the righteous will get out of trouble. [He who looks meekly will have mercy, but he who meets him in the gate will oppress others.]

14 By the fruit of his mouth a man is filled with good, and the recompense of a man is according to the works of his hands.

15 The way of a fool is straight in his sight; but he who listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent one hides his offense.

17 He that speaketh what he knoweth speaketh the truth; but a false witness has deception.

18 Some talk of empty words wound as with a sword, but the tongue of the wise healeth.

19 A righteous mouth abides forever, but a lying tongue only for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of evildoers, joy is in the heart of peacemakers.

21 No evil shall befall the righteous, but the wicked shall be full of evil.

22 A lying mouth is an abomination to the Lord, but they that speak the truth are acceptable to him.

23 A prudent man hides knowledge, but the heart of fools expresses foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall reign, but the sluggard shall be under tribute.

25 The anguish in a man's heart oppresses him, but a kind word cheers him up.

26 A righteous man shows his neighbor the way, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The sluggard does not roast his game; but the property of a diligent person is of great value.

28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in its path there is no death.

Chapter 13

1 A wise son heareth his father's admonition, but a violent son heareth not reproof.

2 Of the fruit of his mouth shall a man taste good, but the soul of transgressors shall taste evil.

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul; and whoever opens his mouth wide is in trouble.