5 The righteous hate false words,but the wicked create disgust and scorn.
6 Righteousness guards the innocent on the path,but wickedness misleads sinners.
7 Some pretend to be rich but have nothing,while others pretend to be poor, but have great riches.
8 Wealth can ransom a person’s life,but the poor don’t even receive threats.
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 The empty-headed cause conflict out of pride;those who take advice are wise.
11 Riches gotten quickly will dwindle,but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy.