9 By a word the impious ruin their neighbors,but through their knowledge the just are rescued.
10 When the just prosper, the city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11 Through the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,but through the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
12 Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense,but the intelligent keep silent.
13 One who slanders reveals secrets,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance a people falls;security lies in many counselors.
15 Harm will come to anyone going surety for another,but whoever hates giving pledges is secure.