7. The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
8. Scorners set a city aflame, But wise men turn away anger.
9. When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10. Men of bloodshed hate the blameless, But the upright are concerned for his life.
11. A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
12. If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.