10. When good is with the righteous, the city rejoices, and with the perishing of the wicked, jubilation.
11. By the blessing of the upright, a city will be exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked, it will be overthrown.
12. He who lacks sense belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
13. A gossip walks about telling a secret, but the trustworthy in spirit keeps the matter.
14. Where there is no guidance, a nation shall fall, but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.
15. He will suffer trouble when he loans to a stranger, but he who refuses a pledge is safe.