5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
6 In an evil man’s wrongdoing is a trap, but the righteous sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern.
8 Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.
9 If a wise man argues with a foolish man, he rants or laughs, with no resolution.
10 Bloodthirsty people hate a man of integrity and seek the soul of the upright.
11 A fool gives full vent to his temper, but a wise man holds it back.