Proverbs 18:20-24

20 People will be rewarded for what they say; they will be rewarded by how they speak.

21 What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

22 When a man finds a wife, he finds something good. It shows that the Lord is pleased with him.

23 The poor beg for mercy, but the rich give rude answers.

24 Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.