8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.
9. With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
10. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12. He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13. He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14. Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16. A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18. The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
19. He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
20. They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21. Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22. As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24. There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25. The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26. He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27. He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.