7. The righteous person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked one does not understand these concerns.
8. Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9. If a wise man goes to court with a fool,there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.
10. Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.
11. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check.
12. If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
13. The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14. A king who judges the poor with fairness —his throne will be established forever.
15. A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.