6 A fortune made by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapour and a deadly snare.
7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,for they refuse to do what is right.
8 The way of the guilty is devious,but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
9 Better to live on a corner of the roofthan share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
10 The wicked crave evil;their neighbours get no mercy from them.
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
12 The Righteous One takes note of the house of the wickedand brings the wicked to ruin.