Recognizing that integrity does not always shield the upright from danger or calamity, Solomon states: “The integrity of the upright ones is what leads them, but distortion by those dealing treacherously will despoil them. ”
Tõdedes, et laitmatus ei kaitse alati õiglasi ohu ja häda eest, ütleb Saalomon: „Ausus [„ laitmatus ”, UM] juhib õiglasi, aga valelikkus hävitab truudusemurdjad! ”.