3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor: the wicked hath not understanding to know it.
8 Scornful men set a city in a flame: but wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.