4 By means of justice, a king builds up a country,but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
5 A person who flatters his neighboris spreading a net for him to step into.
6 To an evil person sin is bait in a trap,but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad.
7 A righteous person knows the just cause of the poor.A wicked person does not understand this.
8 Mockers create an uproar in a city,but wise people turn away anger.
9 When a wise person goes to court with a stubborn fool,he may rant and rave,but there is no peace and quiet.
10 Bloodthirsty people hate an innocent person,but decent people seek ⌊to protect⌋ his life.