9. You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
10. The king speaks with divine authority; his decisions are always right.
11. The Lord wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.
12. Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.
13. A king wants to hear the truth and will favour those who speak it.
14. A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
15. The king's favour is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime — life is there.
16. It is better — much better — to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.
17. Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going — it may save your life.
18. Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
19. It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.
20. Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the Lord and you will be happy.