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.
18. The wicked make empty profits,but those who sow justice have a sure reward.