7. A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor.A wicked person does not understand this.
8. Mockers create an uproar in a city,but wise people turn away anger.
9. When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,he may rant and rave,but there is no peace and quiet.
10. Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person,but decent people seek ⌊to protect⌋ his life.
11. A fool expresses all his emotions,but a wise person controls them.
12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,all his servants become wicked.
13. A poor person and an oppressor have this in common:The Lord gives both of them sight.
14. When a king judges the poor with honesty,his throne will always be secure.
15. A spanking and a warning produce wisdom,but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
16. When wicked people increase, crime increases,but righteous people will witness their downfall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind.He will bring delight to your soul.
18. Without prophetic vision people run wild,but blessed are those who follow ⌊God’s⌋ teachings.
19. A slave cannot be disciplined with words.He will not respond, though he may understand.
20. Have you met a person who is quick to answer?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. Pamper a slave from childhood,and later he will be ungrateful.
22. An angry person stirs up a fight,and a hothead does much wrong.