6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.
7. The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away; because they refuse to do judgment.
8. The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
10. The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12. The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked; how the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.