6 For wisdom is a kindly spirit and

will not free a blasphemer from the guilt of his words;

because God is witness of his inmost feelings,

and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue.

7 Because the Spirit of the Lord has filled the world,

and that which holds all things together knows what is said;

8 therefore no one who utters unrighteous things will escape notice,

and justice, when it punishes, will not pass him by.

9 For inquiry will be made into the counsels of an ungodly man,

and a report of his words will come to the Lord,

to convict him of his lawless deeds;

10 because a jealous ear hears all things,

and the sound of murmurings does not go unheard.

11 Beware then of useless murmuring,

and keep your tongue from slander;

because no secret word is without result,a

and a lying mouth destroys the soul.