7. When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of the strong vanishes.
8. The righteous is rescued from trouble. Instead it comes on the wicked.
9. With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10. When the righteous do well, a city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11. Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12. One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.
13. A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.