6. Righteousness rescues those who are honest, but those who can't be trusted are trapped by their own greed.
7. When the wicked die, their hope dies with them. Confidence placed in riches comes to nothing.
8. The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.
9. You can be ruined by the talk of godless people, but the wisdom of the righteous can save you.
10. A city is happy when honest people have good fortune, and there are joyful shouts when the wicked die.