People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble. They lie awake unless they have hurt someone. Confidence placed in riches comes to nothing. The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion. The righteous hate the wicked, and the wicked hate the righteous.
Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
If you are sensible, you will keep quiet. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver. They are like birds that fly by and never settle. Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.