23. These are also words from the wise: A judge must be fair. He must not support some people simply because he knows them.
24. The people will turn against a judge who lets the guilty go free. Even the people of other nations will curse him.
25. But if a judge punishes the guilty, then people will be happy with him, and he will be a blessing to them.
26. An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.