3. People’s own folly corrupts their way,but their hearts rage against the Lord.
4. Riches increase one’s friends,but the poor lose their friends.
5. A false witness won’t go unpunished,and a liar won’t escape.
6. Many seek favor from rulers;everyone befriends a gift giver.
7. All the relatives of the poor hate them;even more, their friends stay far from them.When they pursue them with words, they aren’t there.
8. Those who acquire good sense love themselves;those who keep understanding find success.
9. False witnesses won’t go unpunished,and liars will perish.
10. Luxury isn’t fitting for a fool;even less so for a servant to rule over princes.
11. Insightful people restrain their anger;their glory is to ignore an offense.
12. A raging king roars like a lion;his favor is like the dew on the grass.