3:4 Then you will find favor and good understanding,
in the sight of God and people.
8:4 “To you, O people, I call out,
and my voice calls to all mankind.
8:31 rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth,
and delighting in its people.
14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
18:16 A person’s gift makes room for him,
and leads him before important people.
20:6 Many people profess their loyalty,
but a faithful person – who can find?
24:1 Do not envy evil people,
do not desire to be with them;
24:9 A foolish scheme is sin,
and the scorner is an abomination to people.
26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation
than seven people who respond with good sense.
28:5 Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it all.
28:28 When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
29:8 Scornful people inflame a city,
but those who are wise turn away wrath.
29:10 Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity;
as for the upright, they seek his life.