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!