2 When apride comes, then comes dishonor,

But with the humble is wisdom.

3 The aintegrity of the upright will guide them,

But the bcrookedness of the treacherous will destroy them.

4 aRiches do not profit in the day of wrath,

But brighteousness delivers from death.

5 The arighteousness of the blameless will smooth his way,

But bthe wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,

But the treacherous will abe caught by their own greed.

7 When a wicked man dies, his aexpectation will perish,

And the bhope of strong men perishes.

8 The righteous is delivered from trouble,

But the wicked 1takes his place.

9 With his amouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,

But through knowledge the brighteous will be delivered.

10 When it agoes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,

And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,

But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

12 He who despises his neighbor lacks 1sense,

But a man of understanding keeps silent.

13 He awho goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,

But he who is 1trustworthy bconceals a matter.

14 Where there is no aguidance the people fall,

But in abundance of counselors there is 1victory.

15 He who is aguarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it,

But he who hates 1being a guarantor is secure.

16 A agracious woman attains honor,

And ruthless men attain riches.

17 The amerciful man does 1himself good,

But the cruel man 2does himself harm.