12  The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13  In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

14  A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

16  The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent man covereth shame.

17  He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.

18  There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

19  The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20  Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21  There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22  Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

23  A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24  The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

25  Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.

26  The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.

27  The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man’s precious substance is to the diligent.

28  In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.