Proverbs 11:8-14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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