2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
3. Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
4. The king by justice establishes the land: but he that receives bribes overthrows it.
5. A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not such knowledge.
8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether the foolish man rages or laughs, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his good.
11. A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.