Proverbs 10:11-21

11 The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.
12 Hate stirs up disputes, but love covers all kinds of transgressions.
13 On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a stick is in store for the back of a fool.
14 Wise people hide their knowledge, but when a fool speaks, ruin is imminent.
15 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
16 The activity of the righteous is for life; the income of the wicked is for sin.
17 He who observes discipline is on the way to life; but he who ignores correction is making a mistake.
18 He who covers up hate has lips that lie, and anyone who slanders is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is not lacking; so he who controls his speech is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like pure silver, but the mind of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.