2 When good people run things, everyone is glad,but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.
3 If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents,but you’ll destroy their trust if you run with whores.
4 A leader of good judgment gives stability;an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.
5 A flattering neighbor is up to no good;he’s probably planning to take advantage of you.
6 Evil people fall into their own traps;good people run the other way, glad to escape.
7 The good-hearted understand what it’s like to be poor;the hardhearted haven’t the faintest idea.
8 A gang of cynics can upset a whole city;a group of sages can calm everyone down.