9. When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.
11. A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.
12. If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: יהוה gives light to the eyes of both.
14. The sovereign who rightly rules the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.
15. A rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
16. When the wrong become many, transgression increases; But the righteous look on their fall.