^{13 Ref} In transgression of the lips `is' the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

^{14 Ref} From the fruit of the mouth `is' one satisfied `with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.

^{15 Ref} The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

^{16 Ref} The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

^{17 Ref} Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness -- deceit.

^{18 Ref} A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

^{13 Ref} In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

^{14 Ref} From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

^{15 Ref} The way of the foolish man seems right to him? but the wise man gives ear to suggestions.

^{16 Ref} A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

^{17 Ref} The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.

^{18 Ref} There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.