3. The integrity of the upright guideth them; but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroyeth them.
4. Wealth profiteth not in the day of wrath; but righteousness delivereth from death.
5. The righteousness of the perfect maketh plain his way; but the wicked falleth by his own wickedness.
6. The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil men perisheth.
8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9. With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12. He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13. He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14. Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15. It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16. A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.
17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; but the cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18. The wicked worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.