8. The righteous are saved from distress,and the wicked take their place.
9. The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.
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.