11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12
He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
13
A talebearer reveals secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
14
When intelligence is lacking, the people shall fall, but in the multitude of counsellors
there is salvation.
15
With anxiety shall he that is surety for a stranger be afflicted, and he that hates suretiship shall live securely.
16
The gracious woman retains honour, and strong
men retain riches.
17
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but the cruel
man troubles his own flesh.
18
The wicked works a deceitful work, but to him that sows righteousness
shall be a sure reward.
19
As righteousness
is unto life, so he that pursues evil
pursues it unto his own death.
20
They that are of a perverse heart
are an abomination to the LORD, but
such as are perfect in
their way
are his delight.
21
No matter how many covenants he has made with death, the wicked shall not be absolved, but the seed of the righteous shall escape.