Nuggets of Wisdom

11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.

7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.

6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.

5 Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.

4 By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.