The mouthof the righteousis a fountainof life,But the mouthof the wickedconcealsviolence.
The uprightseeit and are glad;But allunrighteousnessshutsits mouth.
The lipsof the righteousbringforthwhatis acceptable,But the mouthof the wickedwhatis perverted.
Blessingsare on the headof the righteous,But the mouthof the wickedconcealsviolence.
The teachingof the wiseis a fountainof life,To turnasidefrom the snaresof death.
A soothingtongueis a treeof life,But perversionin it crushesthe spirit.
The lipsof the wisespreadknowledge,But the heartsof foolsare not so.
The wordsof a man'smouthare deepwaters;The fountainof wisdomis a bubblingbrook.
Thereis gold,and an abundanceof jewels;But the lipsof knowledgeare a morepreciousthing.
Let nounwholesomewordproceedfrom your mouth,but onlysuch[a word] as is goodfor edificationaccording to the need[of the moment], sothat it will givegraceto thosewho hear.
