7. When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, And the hope of strong men perishes.
8. The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.
9. With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
11. By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12. He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
13. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
14. Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
15. He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.