4. If a king is fair, he makes his country strong.But if he takes money dishonestly, he tears his country down.
5. Anyone who gives false praise to his neighboris setting a trap for him.
6. An evil person is trapped by his own sin.But a good person can sing and be happy.
7. Good people are concerned that the poor are treated fairly.But the wicked don’t care.
8. People who make fun of others cause trouble in a city.But wise people calm anger down.
9. A wise man should not take a foolish person to court.The fool will only shout or laugh at him. There will be no peace.
10. Murderers hate honest people.But those who do right try to protect them.
11. A foolish person loses his temper.But a wise person controls his anger.
12. If a ruler pays attention to lies,then all his officers will become wicked.
13. The poor person and the cruel person are alike in this way:The Lord gave eyes to both of them.
14. A king should judge poor people fairly.Then his government will continue forever.
15. Punishment and correction make a child wise.If he is left to do as he pleases, he will disgrace his mother.
16. When there are many wicked people, there is much sin.But those who do right will see them destroyed.
17. Correct your child, and you will be proud of him.He will give you pleasure.
18. Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled.But those who obey what they have been taught are happy.