Proverbs 10:18-20

Contemporary English Version

¹⁸ You can hide your hatred
    by telling lies,
but you are a fool
    to spread lies.
¹⁹ You will say the wrong thing
    if you talk too much—
so be sensible and watch
    what you say.
²⁰ The words of a good person
    are like pure silver,
but the thoughts
of an evil person
    are almost worthless.