6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but transgressors shall be imprisoned in their own sin.
7 When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of unjust men shall perish.
8 The righteous is delivered out of the tribulation, and the wicked takes his place.
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbour, but the just are delivered with wisdom.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are feasts.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.