10. Those who plan to hurt good people will fall into their own traps, but good things will happen to those who are good.
11. The rich always think they are wise, but a poor person who is wise can see the truth.
12. When good people become leaders, everything is great, but when the wicked rise to power, everyone hides.
13. Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.
14. People who respect others will be blessed, but stubborn people will have plenty of troubles.
15. An evil ruler over those who are helpless is like an angry lion or a charging bear.
16. A foolish ruler hurts the people under him, but a ruler who hates wrong will rule for a long time.
17. A murderer will never have peace. Don’t support such a person.
18. Honest people will be safe, but dishonest people will be ruined.
19. Whoever works hard will have plenty to eat, but whoever wastes their time with dreams will always be poor.
20. People who can be trusted will have many blessings, but those who are just trying to get rich in a hurry will be punished.
21. It is wrong for a judge to support someone simply because he knows them. But some judges will change their decisions for the price of a loaf of bread.
22. Selfish people only want to get rich. They do not realize that they are very close to being poor.
23. Correct someone, and later they will thank you. That is much better than just saying something to be nice.
24. Someone might steal from their parents and say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house.
25. Greedy people might sue you in court, but those who trust the Lord are rewarded.
26. It is foolish to be too confident. Those who ask for advice are wise and will escape disaster.