2. When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.
3. A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches.
4. A king gives stability to the land by justice,but one who imposes heavy taxes tears it down.
5. People who flatter their friendsspread out a net for their feet.
6. The wicked are snared by their own sin;the righteous sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous know the rights of the poor,but the wicked don’t understand.
8. Mockers set a city on fire,but the wise turn back anger.
9. When the wise make a legal charge against the foolish,the fools shout, they laugh—there is no calm.
10. Murderous people hate the innocent,and they seek the lives of the virtuous.