In context
15The way of the senseless is right in his own eyes, but the wise man listens to advice. 16The senseless shows his anger at once, but the shrewd man covers over an insult. 17Whoever breathes out faithfulness declares what is right, but a false witness, deceit. 18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
