7. A foolish person cannot understand wisdom.He has nothing to say in court.
8. Whoever makes evil planswill be known as a troublemaker.
9. Making foolish plans is sinful.And making fun of others is hateful.
10. If you give up when trouble comes,it shows that you have very little strength.
11. Save those who are being led to their death.Rescue those who are about to be killed.
12. You may say, “We don’t know anything about this.”But God knows what is in your mind, and he will notice.He is watching you, and he will know.He will pay each person back for what he has done.
13. My child, eat honey because it is good.Honey from the honeycomb tastes sweet.
14. In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you.If you find it, you have hope for the future.Your wishes will come true.
15. Don’t be like the wicked and attack a good man’s house.Don’t rob the place where he lives.
16. A good man may be bothered by trouble seven times, but he does not give up.But the wicked are overwhelmed by trouble.
17. Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated.Don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.
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!