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²¹The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
²²Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it,
but folly is the punishment of fools.
²³The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious,
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
²⁴Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
²⁵Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right,
but in the end it is the way to death.
²⁶The appetite of workers works for them;
their hunger urges them on.
²⁷Scoundrels concoct evil,
and their speech is like a scorching fire.
²⁸A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.
²⁹The violent entice their neighbors,
and lead them in a way that is not good.
³⁰One who winks the eyes plans perverse things;
one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.
³¹Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained in a righteous life.
³²One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
³³The lot is cast into the lap,
but the decision is the Lord’s alone.