7 The poor are ruled by the rich,and those who borroware slaves of moneylenders.
8 Troublemakers get in trouble,and their terrible angerwill get them nowhere.
9 The Lord blesses everyonewho freely gives foodto the poor.
10 Arguments and fightswill come to an end,if you chase away thosewho insult others.
11 The king is the friend of allwho are sincereand speak with kindness.
12 The Lord watches over everyonewho shows good sense,but he frustrates the plansof deceitful liars.
13 Don't be so lazy that you say,“If I go to work,a lion will eat me!”