7 ^aA fool’s mouth is his destruction,
And his lips are the snare of his ^bsoul. ‡

8 ^aThe words of a¹ talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the¹ inmost body. ‡

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.

12 ^aBefore destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility. ‡