4 A woman of strength is the crown of her master, but like rot in his bones is she who brings shame.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are an ambush of blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8 For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.
9 It is better to be lowly and a servant to someone than self-glorifying and lacking food.
10 The righteous knows the life of his animal, but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.