A good man’s words make life better. But the words from an evil man only shows the bad that is inside him. {\cf2\super [13]}
Good people see this,\par and they are happy.\par But wicked people see this,\par and they don’t know what to say.\par
People ask God to bless a good person. Evil people might say those good things, but their words only hide the bad things they are planning. {\cf2\super [11]}
The teachings of a wise person give life. Those words will help you in times of trouble.
Kind words are like a Tree of Life. {\cf2\super [19]} But lying words will crush a man’s spirit.
Wise people say things that give you new information. But foolish people say nothing worth hearing.
The words of a wise man are like water bubbling up from a deep well—the well of wisdom!
Gold and jewels can make a man rich. But a person who knows what he is talking about is worth much, much more.