8. Scoffers set a city aflame,but the wise turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man has an argument with a fool,the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blamelessand seek the life of the upright.
11. A fool gives full vent to his spirit,but a wise man quietly holds it back.
12. If a ruler listens to falsehood,all his officials will be wicked.
13. The poor man and the oppressor meet together;the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.