5. The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6. The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7. The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8. A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9. Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.