4. The king establishes the land by judgment,but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.
5. A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor,but the wicked regards not to know it.
8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare,but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man,whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright,but the just seek his soul.
11. A fool utters all his mind,but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his servants are wicked.