3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4. The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
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 doth sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8. Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect: and as for the upright, they seek his life.
11. A fool uttereth all his anger: but a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12. If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together: the LORD lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. The 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 causeth shame to his mother.
16. When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.