⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(A)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(B)

¹³ By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^(B)

¹⁴ A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,^(C)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.^(D)

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;^(A)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(B)

²⁵ Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.^(A)