7. When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes,and the hope of his strength perishes.
8. The righteous person is delivered out of trouble,and the wicked turns up in his stead.
9. With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor,but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10. When the righteous do well, the city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there is joy.
11. A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright,but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.
12. The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom,but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
13. The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets,but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
14. When there is no guidance a nation falls,but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
15. The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble,but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.
16. A generous woman gains honor,and ruthless men seize wealth.
17. A kind person benefits himself,but a cruel person brings himself trouble.
18. The wicked person earns deceitful wages,but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.