5. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8. Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11. A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
12. If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13. The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
17. Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
18. Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.
19. A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.