8. The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.
9. You can be ruined by the talk of godless people, but the wisdom of the righteous can save you.
10. A city is happy when honest people have good fortune, and there are joyful shouts when the wicked die.
11. A city becomes great when the righteous give it their blessing; but a city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.
12. It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.
13. No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret, but you can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy.
14. A nation will fall if it has no guidance. Many advisers mean security.
15. If you promise to pay a stranger's debt, you will regret it. You are better off if you don't get involved.
16. A gracious woman is respected, but a woman without virtue is a disgrace.Lazy people will never have money, but aggressive people will get rich.
17. You do yourself a favour when you are kind. If you are cruel, you only hurt yourself.