Proverbs

⁹With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape. ¹⁰When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. ¹¹Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. ¹²Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. ¹³A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. ¹⁴For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. ¹⁵Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.