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.
6. An evil man is caught by sin, but the righteous one sings and rejoices.
7. The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8. Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise man goes to court with a fool,there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.