10
A divine sentence
is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11
A just weight and balance
are the LORD’s; all the weights of the bag
are his work.
12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is to be established with righteousness.
13
Righteous lips
are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaks that which is right.
14
The wrath of the king
is as a messenger of death, but the wise man will avoid it.
15
In the light of the king’s countenance
is life, and his favour
is as
a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better
is it to acquire wisdom than gold! and to acquire understanding is worth more than silver!
17
The highway of the upright
is to separate himself from evil; he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
18
Pride
goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19
It is better to humble
your spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He who has understanding in the word shall find good, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.