17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,

but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips

and spreads slander is a fool.

19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,

but the prudent hold their tongues.

17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction:

But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips,

And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:

But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,

but those who ignore correction will go astray.

18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;

slandering others makes you a fool.

19 Too much talk leads to sin.

Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,

But he who refuses correction goes astray.

18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips,

And whoever spreads slander is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,

But he who restrains his lips is wise.

17 Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life,

but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.

18 Whoever hides hate is a liar.

Whoever tells lies is a fool.

19 If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin;

if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

17 He is in the way of life that heedeth correction;

But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips;

And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;

But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

17 Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

18 He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

17 Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life, 

but whoever ignores a warning strays. 

18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips. 

Whoever spreads slander is a fool. 

19 Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, 

but whoever seals his lips is wise. 

17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,

but the one who rejects correction goes astray.

18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,

and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,

but the one who controls his lips is wise.

17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,

but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.

18 Lying lips conceal hatred,

and whoever utters slander is a fool.

19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,

but the prudent are restrained in speech.

17 On the path to life is he who guards instruction,

but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.

18 He who conceals hatred has lips of deceit,

and he who utters slander—he is a fool.

19 In many words, transgression is not lacking,

but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

17 Anyone who pays attention to his training

is on his way to life.

But anyone who refuses to be corrected

leads others down the wrong path.

18 Anyone who hides hatred has lying lips.

And anyone who spreads lies is foolish.

19 Those who talk a lot are likely to sin.

But those who control their tongues are wise.

17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,

But he who ignores reproof goes astray.

18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips,

And he who spreads slander is a fool.

19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,

But he who restrains his lips is wise.