for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no remedy.