Proverbs 11:7-17

7 When the wicked dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation of the godless comes to nought.

8 The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked gets into it instead.

9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

15 He who gives surety for a stranger will smart for it, but he who hates suretyship is secure.

16 A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.

17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.