6. The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7. The wicked are overthrown, and are not,but the house of the righteous will stand.
8. A man will be commended according to his wisdom,but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9. He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is betterthan he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10. A righteous man regards the life of his animal,but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.