7. The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge.
8. Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury.
9. A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul.
11. A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.
12. A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.
13. The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both.
14. The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity.
15. The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.
16. When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin.
17. Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
18. When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
19. A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
20. Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
21. Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
22. A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
23. Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.