Proverbs 11:10-23

When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices;  when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.  A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,  but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.  Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.  A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.  Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.  If someone puts up security for a stranger, he will suffer for it,  but the one who hates such agreements is protected. A gracious woman gains honor, but violent  people gain only riches. A kind man benefits himself,  but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.  The wicked person earns an empty wage, but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.  Genuine righteousness leads to life,  but pursuing evil leads to death.  Those with twisted minds are detestable to the  Lord, but those with blameless conduct are his delight.  Be assured  that a wicked person will not go unpunished,  but the offspring of the righteous will escape. A beautiful woman who rejects good sense is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.  The desire of the righteous turns out well,  but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.