1. Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many timeswill suddenly be hurt beyond cure.
2. When good people do well, everyone is happy,but when evil people rule, everyone groans.
3. Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
4. If a king is fair, he makes his country strong,but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5. Those who give false praise to their neighborsare setting a trap for them.
6. Evil people are trapped by their own sin,but good people can sing and be happy.
7. Good people care about justice for the poor,but the wicked are not concerned.
8. People who make fun of wisdom cause trouble in a city,but wise people calm anger down.