The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
Decent people will see this and rejoice, but all the wicked people will shut their mouths.
The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious.
Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.
The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.
The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.
Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.