³¹ The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³⁰ The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, But a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁸ Let the lying lips be mute, Which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.

¹¹ But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, For the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.

³ What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, You deceitful tongue?

⁴ Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many, But the foolish die for lack of understanding.