- When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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- When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
- Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
- A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
- A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
- For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
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