16
Those who pay heed to slander will not find rest, nor will they settle down in peace.
17
The blow of a whip raises a welt, but a blow of the tongue crushes the bones.
18
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, but not as many as have fallen because of the tongue.
19
Happy is the one who is protected from it, who has not been exposed to its anger, who has not borne its yoke, and has not been bound with its fetters.
20
For its yoke is a yoke of iron, and its fetters are fetters of bronze;