1 A man who still won't obey after being warned many times will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save him.
2 When those who do right grow stronger, the people are glad. But when those who do wrong become rulers, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father's wealth.
4 By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure. But the one who wants to be paid off tears it down.