3 A man will not be established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband,but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not,but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is betterthan he who honors himself and lacks bread.