7 The mouths of fools are their ruin;they trap themselves with their lips.
8 Rumors are dainty morselsthat sink deep into one’s heart.
9 A lazy person is as bad assomeone who destroys things.
10 The name of the lord is a strong fortress;the godly run to him and are safe.
11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;humility precedes honor.
13 Spouting off before listening to the factsis both shameful and foolish.