2. When good people do well, everyone is happy.But when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father happy.But the one who makes friends with prostitutes wastes his money.
4. If a king is fair, he makes his country strong.But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5. Anyone who gives false praise to his neighboris setting a trap for him.
6. An evil person is trapped by his own sin.But a good person can sing and be happy.
7. Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly.But the wicked don’t care.
8. People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city.But wise people calm anger down.
9. A wise man should not take a foolish person to court.The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace.
10. Murderers hate honest people.But those who do right try to protect them.
11. A foolish person loses his temper.But a wise person controls his anger.
12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,then all his officers will become wicked.