8. Scornful people inflame a city,but those who are wise turn away wrath.
9. If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person,there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
10. Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity;as for the upright, they seek his life.
11. A fool lets fly with all his temper,but a wise person keeps it back.
12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his ministers will be wicked.
13. The poor person and the oppressor have this in common:the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.
14. If a king judges the poor in truth,his throne will be established forever.
15. A rod and reproof impart wisdom,but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked increase, transgression increases,but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Discipline your child, and he will give you rest;he will bring you happiness.
18. When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
19. A servant cannot be corrected by words,for although he understands, there is no answer.
20. Do you see someone who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. If someone pampers his servant from youth,he will be a weakling in the end.
22. An angry person stirs up dissension,and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
23. A person’s pride will bring him low,but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.