3. Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
4. A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.
5. A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.
8. Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, he hath no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
11. A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
12. If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.
13. The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14. A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.