⁹ With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.^(A)

¹⁰ When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;^(B)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.^(C)

¹¹ Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,^(D)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.^(E)

¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(F)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(G)

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(H)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(I)

¹⁴ For lack of guidance a nation falls,^(J)
    but victory is won through many advisers.^(K)