8 Scoffers ensnare a city, But the wise turn away wrath.
9 When a wise man disputes with a foolish man, Whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
10 Bloodthirsty men hate the perfect, And seek the life of the straight.
11 A fool lets out all his breath, But the wise calms it down.
12 If a ruler listens to lying words, All his servants become wrong.
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: יהוה gives light to the eyes of both.
14 The sovereign who rightly rules the poor with truth, His throne is established forever.