The vile

On being given a boon, only the vile ask for the downfall of others.

Punishment

A king punishes wrongdoers. The king's conscience should punish him on wrongdoing.

Harmful

Diseases, fire, enemy, and debt are equally harmful.

Elders

Though apparently unpalatable, the advice of elders should be considered carefully.

Great kings

Great kings are temperate by nature.

Stakes

When the stakes are high, do not leave the responsibility to others.

The poor man - 2

The poor man is ridiculed even by his wife.