10. The lion lies in wait for prey; So does sin for them that work iniquity.
11. The discourse of a godly man is always wisdom: But the foolish man changes as the moon.
12. Among men void of understanding observe the opportunity; But stay continually among the thoughtful.
13. The discourse of fools is an offence; And their laughter is in the wantonness of sin.
14. The talk of a man of many oaths will make the hair stand upright; And their strife makes one stop his ears.
15. The strife of the proud is a shedding of blood; And their reviling of each other is a grievous thing to hear.
16. He that reveals secrets destroys credit, And shall not find a friend to his mind.
17. Love a friend, and keep faith with him: But if you reveal his secrets, You shall not pursue after him;
18. For as a man has destroyed his enemy, So have you destroyed the friendship of your neighbor.
19. And as a bird which you have loosed out of your hand, So have you let your neighbor go, and you will not catch him again:
20. Pursue him not, for he is gone far away, And has escaped as a gazelle out of the snare.
21. For a wound may be bound up, and after reviling there may be a reconcilement; But he that reveals secrets has lost hope.
22. One that winks with the eye contriveth evil things; And no man will remove him from it.
23. When you are present, he will speak sweetly, And will admire your words; But afterward he will writhe his mouth, And set a trap for you in your words.
24. I have hated many things, but nothing like him; And the Lord will hate him.
25. One that casts a stone on high casts it on his own head; And a deceitful stroke will open wounds.
26. He that digs a pit shall fall into it; And he that sets a snare shall be taken therein.