12. Justice makes rulers powerful.They should hate evil
13. and like honesty and truth.
14. An angry rulercan put you to death.So be wise!Don't make one angry.
15. When a ruler is happyand pleased with you,it's like refreshing rain,and you will live.
16. It's much better to be wiseand sensiblethan to be rich.
17. God's people avoid evil ways,and they protect themselvesby watching where they go.
18. Too much pridewill destroy you.
19. You are better offbeing humble and poorthan getting richfrom what you take by force.
20. If you know what you're doing,you will prosper.God blesses everyonewho trusts him.
21. Good judgment provesthat you are wise,and if you speak kindly,you can teach others.
22. Good sense is a fountainthat gives life,but fools are punishedby their foolishness.
23. You can persuade othersif you are wiseand speak sensibly.
24. Kind words are like honey—they cheer you upand make you feel strong.
25. Sometimes what seems rightis really a road to death.
26. The hungrier you are,the harder you work.
27. Worthless people plan trouble.Even their words burnlike a flaming fire.
28. Gossip is no good!It causes hard feelingsand comes between friends.
29. Don't trust violent people.They will mislead youto do the wrong thing.
30. When someone winksor grins behind your back,trouble is on the way.
31. Grey hair is a glorious crownworn by thosewho have lived right.
32. Controlling your temperis better than being a herowho captures a city.