^{2 Ref} In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

^{3 Ref} A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

^{4 Ref} A king by judgment establisheth a land, And one receiving gifts throweth it down.

^{5 Ref} A man taking a portion above his neighbour, Spreadeth a net for his own steps.

^{6 Ref} In the transgression of the evil `is' a snare, And the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

^{7 Ref} The righteous knoweth the plea of the poor, The wicked understandeth not knowledge.

^{8 Ref} Men of scorning ensnare a city, And the wise turn back anger.

^{9 Ref} A wise man is judged by the foolish man, And he hath been angry, And he hath laughed, and there is no rest.

^{10 Ref} Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.

^{11 Ref} A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

^{12 Ref} A ruler who is attending to lying words, All his ministers `are' wicked.