8. The godly are rescued from trouble,and it falls on the wicked instead.
9. With their words, the godless destroy their friends,but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
10. The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed;they shout for joy when the wicked die.
11. Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
12. It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;a sensible person keeps quiet.