7 The mouth of fools is their ruin;their lips are a trap for their lives.
8 The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.
9 Those who are lazy in their workare brothers to thugs.
10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and find refuge.
11 The riches of the wealthy are a strong cityand like a high wall in their imagination.
12 Pride comes before a disaster,but humility comes before respect.
13 Those who answer before they listenare foolish and disgraceful.