6. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7. The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
8. A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
9. Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10. A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
11. He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
12. The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.