Proverbs

⁵You must be fair in judging others. It is wrong to favor the guilty and rob the innocent of justice. ⁶Fools say things to start arguments. They are just asking for a beating. ⁷Fools hurt themselves when they speak. Their own words trap them. ⁸People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach. ⁹Someone who does careless work is as bad as someone who destroys things. ¹⁰The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for protection. ¹¹The rich think their wealth will protect them. They think it is a strong fortress.