3. A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
4. A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.
5. A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.
6. In the transgression of the evil [is] a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8. Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.
9. A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.
10. Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
11. A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.
12. A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers [are] wicked.
13. The poor and the man of frauds have met together, Jehovah is enlightening the eyes of them both.
14. a king that is judging truly the poor, His throne for ever is established.
15. A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.