7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction,And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,And they go down into the inmost body.
9 He who is slothful in his workIs a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;The righteous run to it and are safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,And before honor is humility.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,It is folly and shame to him.