The teachings of the lovers of God are like living truth flowing from the fountain of life, but the words of the wicked hide an ulterior motive.
When the lovers of God teach you truth, a fountain of life opens up within you, and their wise instruction will deliver you from the ways of death.
The lover of God is enriched beyond belief, but the evil man only curses his luck.
Words of wisdom are like a fresh, flowing brook— like deep waters that spring forth from within, bubbling up inside the one with understanding.
And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them.
You may have an abundance of wealth, piles of gold and jewels, but there is something of far greater worth: speaking revelation-words of knowledge.
When wisdom speaks, revelation-knowledge is released, but finding true wisdom in the word of a fool is futile.
Words that bring delight pour from the lips of the godly, but the words of the wicked are duplicitous.
The lovers of God will rejoice when they see this. Good men are glad when the evil ones are silenced.
When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.