17. He destroyed some of them so completely that they are not even remembered any more.
18. The Creator never intended human beings to be arrogant and violent.
19. Who deserves honour? The human race does, because people fear the Lord. Who does not deserve honour? The human race does not, because people break the Lord's commands.
20. A leader should be honoured by those who follow him, and the Lord honours those who fear him.
22. Rich people, famous people, and poor people all take pride in their fear of the Lord.
23. It is not right to refuse honour to a poor person who is intelligent, and is not right to give honour to a sinner.
24. People of influence, rulers, and judges will be honoured, but none of them is greater than a person who fears the Lord.
25. A slave who is wise will have free citizens serving him; and if they are sensible, they will not resent it.