The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
