5. The justice of the honest makes their way straight,but by their wickedness the wicked fall.
6. The justice of the upright saves them,but the faithless are caught in their own intrigue.
7. When a person dies, hope is destroyed;expectation pinned on wealth is destroyed.
8. The just are rescued from a tight spot,but the wicked fall into it instead.
9. By a word the impious ruin their neighbors,but through their knowledge the just are rescued.
10. When the just prosper, the city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11. Through the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,but through the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
12. Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense,but the intelligent keep silent.
13. One who slanders reveals secrets,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14. For lack of guidance a people falls;security lies in many counselors.
15. Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.
16. A gracious woman gains esteem,and ruthless men gain wealth.
17. Kindly people benefit themselves,but the merciless harm themselves.