1. One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly —beyond recovery.
2. When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.
3. A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
4. By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man who demands “contributions” demolishes it.
5. A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.