9. The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
10. Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.
11. Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
12. They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
13. Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
15. In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.
16. Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
17. The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
18. Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.
19. It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
20. The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
22. Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
23. The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
24. Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.