1. The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.
2. When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.
3. A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
4. A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.
5. A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.
6. A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice.
7. The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge.
8. Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.