12:13. For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil man: but the just shall escape out of distress.
12:14. By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
12:15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsels.
12:16. A fool immediately sheweth his anger: but he that dissembleth injuries is wise.
12:17. He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.
12:18. There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.
12:19. The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.
12:20. Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
12:21. Whatsoever shall befall the just man, shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
12:22. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully, please him.