2. When the righteous thrive, people rejoice. When the wicked rule, people groan.
3. Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4. By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.
5. A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6. In an evil man’s wrongdoing is a trap, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7. A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern.
8. Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9. If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
10. Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
11. A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.
12. If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants will be wicked.