10. When the righteous succeed, a city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11. A city is honored by the blessing of the virtuous;it is destroyed by the words of the wicked.
12. Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;a sensible person keeps quiet.
13. A slanderer walks around revealing secrets,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14. Without guidance, a people will fall,but there is victory with many counselors.
15. Guaranteeing the debt of a stranger brings big trouble,but the one who refuses to shake hands will be secure.
16. A gracious woman gains honor;violent men gain only wealth.
17. Kind persons benefit themselves,but cruel people harm themselves.
18. The wicked earn false wages,but those who sow righteousness receive a true reward.
19. The righteous are headed toward life,but those who pursue evil, toward death.
20. The Lord detests a crooked heart,but he favors those whose path is innocent.