9. With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
10. When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices, and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
11. A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
12. Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,but a man with understanding keeps silent.
13. A gossip goes around revealing a secret,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14. Without guidance, people fall,but with many counselors there is deliverance.
15. If someone puts up security for a stranger,he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
16. A gracious woman gains honor,but violent men gain only riches.
17. A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
18. The wicked man earns an empty wage,but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.
19. Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.
20. Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,but those with blameless conduct are His delight.
21. Be assured that the wickedwill not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.