Proverbs 11:6-15 in English

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

⁷ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

⁸ A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

⁹ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

¹⁰ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:

¹¹ but by the mouths of ungodly men it is overthrown.

¹² A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

⁷ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

⁸ A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

⁹ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

¹⁰ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.

¹¹ At the blessing of the upright a city shall be exalted.

¹² A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but they that deal treacherously shall be taken in their own mischief.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish: and the hope of iniquity perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: but he that hateth suretiship is sure.

⁶ God rescues/protects righteous people because they ◄are honest/do what is right►, but those who ◄are treacherous/cannot be trusted► will be trapped because of their being greedy.

⁷ When wicked people die, they cannot confidently expect to receive anything that is good; they expect that their money will help/save them, but it will not.

⁸ Yahweh rescues righteous people from their troubles/difficulties; instead, it is the wicked who will have troubles.

⁹ Godless people can ruin others by what they say MTY, but righteous people will be saved by their ◄own good sense/being wise►.

¹⁰ When things go well for righteous people, the people in MTY their city are happy, and they shout joyfully when wicked people die.

¹¹ When righteous people request God to bless a city, that city will become great, but cities are ruined by what wicked people say MTY.

¹² It is foolish to despise others; those who ◄have good sense/are wise► do not say anything to criticize others.

¹³ Those who ◄spread gossip/tell bad things about others► will tell your secrets to others, but if there is someone whom you can trust, you can trust him to not tell your secrets to others.

¹⁴ A nation will be destroyed/ruined if it does not have leaders who guide it wisely; but if there are many good advisors, the nation remains secure.

¹⁵ If you promise a stranger that you will pay his debt if he cannot pay it himself, you will regret it. You will be safe if you refuse to guarantee that you will pay someone else's debts.

⁶ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: but transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

⁷ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: but the boast of the ungodly perishes.

⁸ A righteous man escapes from a snare, and the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

⁹ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

¹⁰ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers: but by the mouth of ungodly men it is overthrown.

¹¹ At the blessing of the upright a city shall be exalted.

¹² A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: but in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: and he hates the sound of safety.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbour is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright will be their salvation, but the false will themselves be taken in their evil designs.

⁷ At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.

⁸ The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.

⁹ With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.

¹⁰ When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.

¹² He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

¹³ He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

¹⁴ When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.

¹⁵ He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil men perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

⁶ The justice of the righteous shall deliver them: and the unjust shall be caught in their own snares.

⁷ When the wicked man is dead, there shall be no hope any more: and the expectation of the solicitous shall perish.

⁸ The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.

⁹ The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.

¹¹ By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.

¹² He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

¹³ He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

¹⁴ Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.

¹⁵ He shall be afflicted with evil, that is surety for a stranger: but he that is aware of the snares, shall be secure.

⁶ The goodness of those who live right will save them, but the dishonest are trapped by their own desires.

⁷ When a wicked person dies, their hopes die with them; what the godless look forward to is gone.

⁸ The good are saved from trouble, while the wicked get into trouble.

⁹ Godless people mouth off and destroy their neighbors, but the good are saved by wisdom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

⁶ The righteousnesse of the iust shall deliuer them: but the transgressers shall be taken in their owne wickednes.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the vniust shall perish.

⁸ The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his steade.

⁹ An hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbour: but the righteous shall be deliuered by knowledge.

¹⁰ In the prosperitie of the righteous the citie reioyceth, and when the wicked perish, there is ioye.

¹¹ By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.

¹³ Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.

¹⁵ Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; but the faithless shall be trapped in their own crafty device.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish, and the hope of strength perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is joy.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.

¹³ He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where no wise direction is, a people falleth; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; but he that hateth them that strike hands is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: And the hope of unjust men perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: But in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright will deliver them; but through their own sinful desires are the treacherous caught.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his hope vanisheth; and the expectation of his children is lost.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of distress, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ With his mouth doth the hypocrite destroy his neighbor; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the town rejoiceth loudly: and when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

¹¹ Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but through the mouth of the wicked it is pulled down.

¹² He that despiseth his neighbor is void of sense; but a man of understanding maintaineth silence.

¹³ He that walketh about as talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, a people must fall: but it will obtain help through the multitude of counsellors.

¹⁵ With evil will he be overwhelmed that is surety for a stranger: but he that hateth giving the hand as pledge is safe.

⁶ The righteousness of upright men delivers them: But transgressors are caught in their own destruction.

⁷ At the death of a just man his hope does not perish: But the boast of the ungodly perishes.

⁸ A righteous man escapes from a snare, And the ungodly man is delivered up in his place.

⁹ In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: But the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.

¹⁰ In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:

¹¹ But by the mouths of ungodly men it is overthrown.

¹² A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: But a sensible man is quiet.

¹³ A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: But he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.

¹⁴ They that have no guidance fall like leaves: But in much counsel there is safety.

¹⁵ A bad man does harm wherever he meets a just man: And he hates the sound of safety.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; But transgressors are ensnared in their own mischief.

⁷ When the wicked man dieth, his hope cometh to an end; Yea, the expectation of the unjust cometh to an end.

⁸ The righteous man is delivered from trouble, And the wicked cometh into it in his stead.

⁹ By his mouth the vile man destroyeth his neighbor; But by the knowledge of the righteous are men delivered.

¹⁰ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.

¹³ He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

¹⁴ Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for another shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A upright person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the upright will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the upright, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The right conduct of those who please God keeps them safe, but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.

⁸ The righteous person is kept away from trouble and it comes upon the wicked instead.

⁹ With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.

¹⁰ When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹ Through the good gifts of those who please God, the city becomes great; by the mouth of the wicked, the city is torn down.

¹² The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, but a man of understanding keeps quiet.

¹³ Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, but a faithful person keeps a matter covered.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, but victory comes by consulting many advisors.

¹⁵ Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbour is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

⁷ When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

⁸ The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

⁹ A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

¹⁰ When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³ A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

¹⁴ Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

¹⁵ He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them, but the unfaithful will be trapped by evil desires.

⁷ When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

⁸ A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbour, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

¹⁰ When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

¹² One who despises his neighbour is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

¹³ One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

¹⁴ Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counsellors there is victory.

¹⁵ He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

⁶ The rightfulness of rightful men or The rightwiseness of right men shall deliver them; and wicked men shall be taken in their ambushings.

⁷ When a wicked man is dead, none hope shall be further of him; and the abiding of busy men in evil shall perish.

⁸ A just or rightwise man is delivered from anguish; and a wicked man shall be given for him.

⁹ A feigner by mouth deceiveth his friend; but just or rightwise men shall be delivered by or with knowing.

¹⁰ A city shall be enhanced in the goods of just or rightwise men; and praising shall be in the perdition of wicked men.

¹¹ A city shall be enhanced by the blessing of just or rightwise men; and it shall be destroyed by the mouth of wicked men.

¹² He that despiseth his friend, is needy in heart; but a prudent man shall be still.

¹³ He that goeth guilefully, showeth privates; but he that is faithful, covereth the private matter of a friend.

¹⁴ Where a governor is not, the people shall fall; but health is, where be many counsels.

¹⁵ He that maketh faith, that is, obligation, for a stranger, shall be tormented with evil; but he that escheweth snares, shall be secure.

⁶ The rightfulness of rightful men shall deliver them; and wicked men shall be taken in their ambushings. (The uprightness of the righteous shall save them; but the wicked shall be caught in their own ambushings.)

⁷ When a wicked man is dead, none hope shall be further of him; and the abiding of busy men in evil shall perish. (When the wicked die, they shall have no further hope; and the abundance, or the wealth, of those busy with evil shall perish.)

⁸ A just man is delivered from anguish; and a wicked man shall be given for him. (The righteous person is delivered from all his anguish; and it is given to a wicked person instead.)

⁹ A feigner by mouth deceiveth his friend; but just men shall be delivered by knowing. (A faker, or a hypocrite, deceiveth his friend with his mouth; but the righteous rescue others with their wisdom.)

¹⁰ A city shall be enhanced in the goods of just men; and praising shall be in the perdition of wicked men. (A city shall rejoice for the prosperity of the righteous; and praising shall be in the perdition, or in the perishing, of the wicked.)

¹¹ A city shall be enhanced by the blessing of just men; and it shall be destroyed by the mouth of wicked men. (A city shall be enhanced by the blessing of the righteous; and it shall be destroyed by the words of the wicked.)

¹² He that despiseth his friend, is needy in heart; but a prudent man shall be still. (He who despiseth his friend is foolish; but a man of understanding shall be silent.)

¹³ He that goeth guilefully, showeth privates, (or He who goeth deceitfully, telleth secrets); but he that is faithful, covereth the private (matter) of a friend.

¹⁴ Where a governor is not, the people shall fall; but health is, where be many counsels. (Without a leader, or good governance, the people shall fall; but there is victory or but there is salvation, or deliverance, where there be many counsellors, or much planning, or good advice.)

¹⁵ He that maketh faith, that is, (an) obligation, for a stranger, shall be tormented with evil; but he that escheweth snares, shall be secure.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright delivereth them, And in mischief the treacherous are captured.

⁷ In the death of a wicked man, hope perisheth, And the expectation of the iniquitous hath been lost.

⁸ The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him.

⁹ With the mouth a hypocrite corrupteth his friend, And by knowledge the righteous are drawn out.

¹⁰ In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked is singing.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.

¹² Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.

¹³ A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.

¹⁴ Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance is in a multitude of counsellors.

¹⁵ Evil one suffereth when he hath been surety for a stranger, And whoso is hating suretyship is confident.