5. Fools will not be called great,and people will not respect the wicked.
6. A fool says foolish things,and in his mind he plans evil.A fool does things that are wicked,and he says wrong things about the Lord.A fool does not feed the hungryor let thirsty people drink water.
7. The wicked person uses evil like a tool.He plans ways to take everything from the poor.He destroys the poor with lies,even when the poor person is in the right.
8. But a good leader plans to do good,and those good things make him a good leader.
9. You women who are calm now,stand up and listen to me.You women who feel safe now,hear what I say.