Proverbs 18:4-6

Christian Standard Bible

⁴ The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,^(A)
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.^[a]

⁵ It is not good to show partiality to the guilty,^(B)
denying an innocent person justice.^(C)

⁶ A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.^(D)