8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his good.
11. A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
12. If a ruler hearkens to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.
14. The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.