9. If a wise person takes a fool to court,there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10. The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,but the upright seek to help them.
11. Fools vent their anger,but the wise quietly hold it back.
12. If a ruler pays attention to liars,all his advisers will be wicked.
13. The poor and the oppressor have this in common—the lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14. If a king judges the poor fairly,his throne will last forever.
15. To discipline a child produces wisdom,but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16. When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mindand will make your heart glad.
18. When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.But whoever obeys the law is joyful.