16. A righteous person’s reward is life.A wicked person’s harvest is sin.
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.
20. The tongue of a righteous person is pure silver.The hearts of wicked people are worthless.