2. As the judge of the people is, so also are his assistants. And whatever kind of man the ruler of a city is, of such a kind also are those who live in it.
3. A foolish king will be the ruin of his people. For cities will be inhabited through the understanding of those with power.
4. Power over the earth is in the hand of God, and, in due time, he will raise up a helpful leader over the earth.
5. The prosperity of a man is in the hand of God, and he will place his honor above the face of the scribe.
6. You should forget all injury done to you by your neighbor, and you should do nothing among the works of injury.
7. Arrogance is hateful in the sight of God and of men. And all iniquity among the nations is abominable.
8. A kingdom is transferred from one people to another because of injustices, and injuries, and contempt, and every kind of deceit.
9. But nothing is more wicked than a greedy man. Why should that which is earth and ashes be arrogant?
10. There is nothing more iniquitous than to love money. For such a one has sold even his own soul. For in his life, he casts aside his innermost being.
11. All power is of short life. A prolonged sickness is of grave concern to a physician.
12. A physician causes a sickness to be shortened. So also, a king is here today, and tomorrow he will die.
13. For when a man dies, he will inherit serpents, and wild beasts, and worms.