7. The wicked are destroyed and are no more,but the family of the righteous will endure.
8. A person is praised for his insight,but a warped mind leads to contempt.
9. Better to be held in low regard and have a servantthan to be conceited and lack food.
10. The righteous care about their livestock’s needs,but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11. Those who work their land will have plenty to eat,but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense.
12. Desiring evil is a trap for the wicked,but the root of the righteous endures.
13. The wicked are trapped by the transgressions of their lips,but the righteous escape from distress.
14. From the fruit of their speech, people are well satisfied;their work results in reward.
15. Fools see their own way as right,but the wise listen to advice.