Proverbs 11:10-16

¹⁰The whole town celebrates when good people are successful; they also shout for joy when the wicked die.

¹¹Ethical people are a blessing to a town, but what the wicked say destroys it.

¹²People who run down their neighbors have no sense; someone who's sensible keeps quiet.

¹³A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.

¹⁴A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.

¹⁵You'll get into trouble if you guarantee a stranger's loans—you're far safer if you refuse to make such pledges.

¹⁶A gracious woman holds on to her honor just as ruthless men hold on to their wealth.