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.
13. The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Adonai gives light to the eyes of both.
14. If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
15. A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16. When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.