You have broken down all his walls; you have made his strongholds a heap of ruins.

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

Do not cause me dismay! You are my source of safety in times of trouble.

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.

Oh, how shattered Moab will be! Oh, how her people will wail! Oh, how she will turn away in shame! Moab will become an object of ridicule, a terrifying sight to all the nations that surround her.”