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He who walks purely walks securely,
    but he who walks in crooked ways will be found out.

10 He who winks his eye [instead of rebuking] causes pain,
    yet a babbling fool will have trouble.

11 The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.

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Whoever walks in integrity(A) walks securely,(B)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(C)

10 Whoever winks maliciously(D) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(E)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(F)

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