10 The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed;they shout for joy when the wicked die.
11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;a sensible person keeps quiet.
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;there is safety in having many advisers.
15 There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.
16 A gracious woman gains respect,but ruthless men gain only wealth.