1. One who stays stubborn after many correctionswill be suddenly broken, beyond healing.
2. When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
3. A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
4. A king gives stability to the land by justice,but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
5. People who flatter their friendsspread out a net for their feet.
6. The wicked are snared by their own sin;the righteous sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous know the rights of the poor,but the wicked don’t understand.
8. Mockers set a city on fire,but the wise turn back anger.
9. When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish,the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
10. Murderous people hate the innocent,and they seek the lives of the virtuous.
11. Fools show all their anger,but the wise hold it back.