The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.

The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.

for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.