3. People’s own foolishness ruins their lives,but in their minds they blame the Lord.
4. Wealthy people are always finding more friends,but the poor lose all theirs.
5. A witness who lies will not go free;liars will never escape.
6. Many people want to please a leader,and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
7. Poor people’s relatives avoid them;even their friends stay far away.They run after them, begging,but they are gone.
8. Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor,and those who love learning will succeed.
9. A witness who lies will not go free,liars will die.
10. A fool should not live in luxury.A slave should not rule over princes.
11. The wise are patient;they will be honored if they ignore insults.
12. An angry king is like a roaring lion,but his kindness is like the dew on the grass.