7. A good person knows the rights of the poor, but wicked people cannot understand such things.
8. People with no regard for others can throw whole cities into turmoil. Those who are wise keep things calm.
9. When an intelligent person brings a lawsuit against a fool, the fool only laughs and becomes loud and abusive.
10. Bloodthirsty people hate anyone who's honest, but righteous people will protect the life of such a person.
11. Stupid people express their anger openly, but sensible people are patient and hold it back.
12. If a ruler pays attention to false information, all his officials will be liars.
13. A poor person and his oppressor have this in common — the Lord gave eyes to both of them.
14. If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.
15. Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
16. When evil people are in power, crime increases. But the righteous will live to see the downfall of such people.
17. Discipline your children and you can always be proud of them. They will never give you reason to be ashamed.
18. A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!
19. You cannot correct servants just by talking to them. They may understand you, but they will pay no attention.
20. There is more hope for a stupid fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21. If you give your servants everything they want from childhood on, some day they will take over everything you own.
22. People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarrelling and trouble.
23. Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.