10. When good people succeed, the city is happy.When evil people die, there are shouts of joy.
11. The influence of good people makes a city great.But the wicked can destroy it with their words.
12. A person without good sense finds fault with his neighbor.But a person with understanding keeps quiet.
13. A person who gossips can’t keep secrets.But a trustworthy person can keep a secret.
14. Without leadership a nation will be defeated.But when many people give advice, it will be safe.
15. Whoever guarantees to pay what somebody else owes will suffer.It is safer to avoid such promises.
16. A kind woman is respected.But cruel men get wealth.
17. A kind person is doing himself a favor.But a cruel person brings trouble on himself.
18. An evil person really gains nothing from what he earns.But a good person will surely be rewarded.
19. Those who are truly good will live.But those who chase after evil will die.
20. The Lord hates those with evil hearts.But he is pleased with those who are innocent.
21. You can be sure that evil people will be punished.But those who do what is right will not be punished.
22. A beautiful woman without good senseis like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.
23. The wishes of those who do right will come true.But the hopes of the wicked will be defeated by God’s anger.