8. A righteous person is rescued from trouble,and a wicked person takes his place.
9. With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor,but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.
10. When righteous people prosper, a city is glad.When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.
11. With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up,but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.
12. A person who despises a neighbor has no sense,but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.