^{2 Ref} When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

^{3 Ref} A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

^{4 Ref} A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

^{5 Ref} A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

^{6 Ref} In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

^{7 Ref} The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.

^{8 Ref} Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

^{9 Ref} If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

^{10 Ref} Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.

^{11 Ref} A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.

^{12 Ref} If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.