2. In time of civil warthere are many leaders,but a sensible leaderrestores law and order.
3. When someone poor takes overand ill-treats the poor,it's like a heavy raindestroying the crops.
4. Lawbreakers praise criminals,but law-abiding citizensalways oppose them.
5. Criminals don't knowwhat justice means,but all who respect the Lordunderstand it completely.
6. It's better to be poorand live right,than to be richand dishonest.
7. It makes good senseto obey the Law of God,but you disgrace your parentsif you make friendswith worthless nobodies.
8. If you make money by charginghigh interest rates,you will lose it all to someonewho cares for the poor.
9. God cannot stand the prayersof anyone who disobeyshis Law.
10. By leading good people to sin,you dig a pit for yourself,but all who live rightwill have a bright future.
11. The rich think highlyof themselves,but anyone poor and sensiblesees right through them.
12. When an honest person wins,it's time to celebrate;when crooks are in control,it's best to hide.
13. If you don't confess your sins,you will be a failure.But God will be mercifulif you confess your sinsand give them up.
14. The Lord blesses everyonewho is afraid to do evil,but if you are cruel,you will end up in trouble.
15. A ruler who ill-treats the pooris like a roaring lionor a bear hunting for food.