15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor peopleas a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16 A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.
17 Don’t help those who are guilty of murder;let them run until they die.
18 Innocent people will be kept safe,but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.
19 Those who work their land will have plenty of food,but the ones who chase empty dreams instead will end up poor.
20 A truthful person will have many blessings,but those eager to get rich will be punished.
21 It is not good for a judge to take sides,but some will sin for only a piece of bread.