Proverbs 18:20-24 New Century Version (NCV)

20. People will be rewarded for what they say;they will be rewarded by how they speak.

21. What you say can mean life or death.Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

22. When a man finds a wife, he finds something good.It shows that the Lord is pleased with him.

23. The poor beg for mercy,but the rich give rude answers.

24. Some friends may ruin you,but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

Proverbs 18