The Preacher sought diligently to find out acceptable words, and a correct writing, [even] words of truth.

Therefore, O king, let my counsel please you, and atone for your sins by alms, and [your] iniquities by compassion on the poor; [perhaps] God will be longsuffering toward your trespasses.

sound speech that cannot be condemned, in order that the [one] who is an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

[ 11:10A] but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.

The words of ungodly men are crafty, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

Some wound as they speak, like swords, but the tongues of the wise heal.

The tongue of the wise knows what is good, but the mouth of the foolish speaks evil things.

The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness, but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. [ 15:28A] The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord, and through them even enemies become friends.

The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, and his bold mouth calls for death.

Fear casts down the slothful, and the souls of the effeminate shall hunger.