3 A man is not established by wickedness,But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
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 no more,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 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.