7. A [self-confident] fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to himself.
8. The words of a whisperer or talebearer are as dainty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
9. He who is loose and slack in his work is brother to him who is a destroyer and he who does not use his endeavors to heal himself is brother to him who commits suicide.
10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong.
11. The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit.
12. Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears the facts–it is folly and shame to him. [John 7:51.]