for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood.

When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.

I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly."

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.

A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.

A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.