7. The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9. Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
12. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13. In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16. A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17. He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
18. There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
19. The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21. There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.