18. The Lord will notice and be displeased.Then the Lord may not be angry with him anymore.
19. Don’t envy evil people.And don’t be jealous of the wicked.
20. An evil person has nothing to hope for.The wicked will die like a flame that is put out.
21. My child, respect the Lord and the king.Don’t join those people who refuse to obey them.
22. The Lord and the king will quickly destroy such people.Those two can cause great trouble!
23. These are also wise sayings:It is not good to take sides when you are the judge.
24. Don’t say that the wicked have done right.People will curse you, and nations will hate you.
25. But things will go well for judges who punish the guilty.And they will receive good things from God.
26. An honest answer is as pleasingas a kiss on the lips.