Proverbs 10:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷ Accept correction,
    and you will find life;
reject correction,
    and you will miss the road.
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.