Deathand lifeare in the powerof the tongue,And those who loveit will eatits fruit.
Let nounwholesomewordproceedfrom your mouth,but onlysuch[a word] as is goodfor edificationaccording to the need[of the moment], sothat it will givegraceto thosewho hear.
Let your speechalwaysbe with grace,[as though] seasonedwith salt,so that you will knowhowyou shouldrespondto eachperson.
The mouthof the righteousflowswith wisdom,But the pervertedtonguewill be cutout.
An evilmanis ensnaredby the transgressionof his lips,But the righteouswill escapefrom trouble.
Creatingthe praiseof the lips.Peace,peaceto him who is farand to him who is near,"Saysthe LORD,"and I will healhim."
The fruitof the righteousis a treeof life,And he who is wisewinssouls.
For speakingout arrogant[words] of vanitythey enticeby fleshlydesires,by sensuality,thosewho barelyescapefrom the ones who livein error,
Thereforeit is not surprisingifhis servantsalsodisguisethemselves as servantsof righteousness,whoseendwill be accordingto their deeds.
to the onean aromafrom deathto death,to the otheran aromafrom lifeto life.And whois adequatefor these things?
He who guardshis mouthand his tongue,Guardshis soulfrom troubles.
Sayto the righteousthat [it will go] well[with them], For they will eatthe fruitof their actions.
You have plowedwickedness,you have reapedinjustice,You have eatenthe fruitof lies.Becauseyou have trustedin your way,in your numerouswarriors,
"Becauseof the devastationof the afflicted,becauseof the groaningof the needy,NowI will arise,"saysthe LORD;"I will sethim in the safetyfor which he longs."
