4. A woman of strength is the crown of her master, but like rot in his bones is she who brings shame.
5. The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6. The words of the wicked are an ambush of blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.
7. The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8. For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.
9. It is better to be lowly and a servant to someone than self-glorifying and lacking food.