8 The godly are rescued from trouble,and it falls on the wicked instead.
9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
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.