7. The memory of the righteous is a blessing,but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
8. The wise person accepts instructions,but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
9. The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely,but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.
10. The one who winks his eye causes trouble,and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
11. The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
12. Hatred stirs up dissension,but love covers all transgressions.
13. Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
14. Those who are wise store up knowledge,but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.
15. The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city,but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.
16. The reward which the righteous receive is life;the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.
17. The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life,but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
18. The one who conceals hatred utters lies,and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
19. When words abound, transgression is inevitable,but the one who restrains his words is wise.
20. What the righteous say is like the best silver,but what the wicked think is of little value.
21. The teaching of the righteous feeds many,but fools die for lack of wisdom.
22. The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich,and he adds no sorrow to it.
23. Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool,and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.