10. When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices. And when the wrong perish, there is shouting.
11. By the blessing of the straight the city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wrong it is overthrown.
12. He who lacks heart despises his neighbour, But a man of understanding keeps silence.
13. A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.
14. Without guidance the people fall, But in a great counsellor there is safety.
15. He who is guarantor for a stranger suffers harm, But one who hates shaking hands in pledge is safe.
16. A woman showing favour obtains esteem, But ruthless men obtain riches.
17. A kind man is rewarding his being, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18. The wrong one earns false wages, But the one sowing righteousness, a true reward.
19. Thus righteousness leads to life, And one pursuing evil, to his own death.
20. The perverse of heart are an abomination to יהוה, But the perfect in the Way are His delight.
21. Hand to hand, the evil one does not go unpunished, But the seed of the righteous shall escape.