5. The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own lust.
7. When a wicked man dies, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perishes.
8. The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead.
9. A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices: 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 is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13. A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
14. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15. He that is surety for a stranger shall suffer for it: and he that hates being surety is secure.