11. By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted,but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12. One who despises his neighbour is void of wisdom,but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14. Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.
15. He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
16. A gracious woman obtains honour,but violent men obtain riches.
17. The merciful man does good to his own soul,but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18. Wicked people earn deceitful wages,but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19. He who is truly righteous gets life.He who pursues evil gets death.
20. Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
21. Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished,but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.
22. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout,is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous is only good.The expectation of the wicked is wrath.