If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.
When God blesses his people, their city prospers, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.
Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.
Bad advice is a deadly trap, but good advice is like a shield.
Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.
Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking.
Wisdom will protect you from evil schemes and from those liars
Never tell lies or be deceitful in what you say.
Worthless liars go around
If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.
Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most accurate way.
Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are mistreated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.
Use clean language that no one can criticize. Do this, and your enemies will be too ashamed to say anything against you.