¹⁷ Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,^(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips^(B)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.^(C)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

²¹ The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.^(D)