¹⁷ Those who accept instruction are travelers on the road to a meaningful life,
    but those who refuse correction wander off and pave a path to ruin.
¹⁸ Lips that lie cover deep-seated hatred,
    and whoever spreads a libelous rumor is acting as a fool.
¹⁹ The more you talk, the more likely you will cross the line and say the wrong thing;
    but if you are wise, you’ll speak less and with restraint.