3 A foolish person is not wise.It shows in everything he does.Even as he walks along the road,he shows everyone how stupid he is.
4 Don’t leave your jobjust because the ruler is angry with you.Remain calm.It will help correct your mistakes.
5 Here is something else unfair that happens here on earth.It is the kind of mistake rulers make:
6 Foolish people are given important positionswhile rich people are given less important ones.
7 I have seen servants ride on horseswhile princes walk beside them on foot.
8 Anyone who digs a pit might fall into it.Anyone who knocks down a wall might be bitten by a snake.
9 Anyone who moves large stones might be hurt by them.And anyone who cuts logs might get hurt while doing it.