2 It is natural for the wise to do the right thing and for fools to do the wrong thing.
3 Their stupidity will be evident even to strangers they meet along the way; they let everyone know that they are fools.
4 If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.
5 Here is an injustice I have seen in the world—an injustice caused by rulers.
6 Stupid people are given positions of authority while the rich are ignored.
7 I have seen slaves on horseback while noblemen go on foot like slaves.
8 If you dig a pit, you fall in it; if you break through a wall, a snake bites you.