9. With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge and superior discernment shall the righteous be delivered.
10. When it goes well with the [uncompromisingly] righteous, the city rejoices, but when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11. By the blessing of the influence of the upright and God's favor [because of them] the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.