4 A just king gives stability to his nation,but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5 To flatter friendsis to lay a trap for their feet.
6 Evil people are trapped by sin,but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7 The godly care about the rights of the poor;the wicked don’t care at all.
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,but the wise will calm anger.
9 If a wise person takes a fool to court,there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,but the upright seek to help them.