⁸ The one wise in heart will accept commandments,+ but the one foolish with his lips will be trodden down.+

¹⁴ The wise are the ones that treasure up knowledge,+ but the mouth of the foolish one is near to ruin itself.+

³ The one guarding his mouth is keeping his soul.+ The one opening wide his lips—he will have ruin.+

¹² The words of the mouth of the wise one mean favor,+ but the lips of the stupid one swallow him up.+