8. Mockers stir up a city,but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise person goes to court with a fool,the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10. The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrityand seek to kill the upright.
11. Fools give full vent to their rage,but the wise bring calm in the end.
12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his officials become wicked.
13. The poor and the oppressor have this in common:the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14. If a king judges the poor with fairness,his throne will be established for ever.
15. A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16. When the wicked thrive, so does sin,but the righteous will see their downfall.
17. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;they will bring you the delights you desire.
18. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19. Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;though they understand, they will not respond.