7. When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.
8. The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.
9. The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.
10. When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
11. By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.
12. He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
13. He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.
14. Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.
15. He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.
16. A gracious woman shall find glory: and the strong shall have riches.
17. A merciful man doth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel casteth off even his own kindred.
18. The wicked maketh an unsteady work: but to him that soweth justice, there is a faithful reward.
19. Clemency prepareth life: and the pursuing of evil things, death.