12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,but a man with understanding keeps silent.
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 Without guidance, people fall,but with many counselors there is deliverance.
15 If someone puts up security for a stranger,he will suffer for it, but the one who hates such agreements is protected.
16 A gracious woman gains honor,but violent men gain only riches.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage,but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.