10. When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11. Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12. Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense,but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13. A gossip betrays a confidence,but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14. For lack of guidance a nation falls,but victory is won through many advisors.
15. Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16. A kind-hearted woman gains honour,but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17. Those who are kind benefit themselves,but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18. A wicked person earns deceptive wages,but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19. Truly the righteous attain life,but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20. The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21. Be sure of this: the wicked will not go unpunished,but those who are righteous will go free.
22. Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
23. The desire of the righteous ends only in good,but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
24. One person gives freely, yet gains even more;another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25. A generous person will prosper;whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.