4 A capable wife is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shameis like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised for his insight,but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,than to act important but have no food.
10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.