4. The Lord has made all things by himself, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; the covenant that he makes, shall not be without chastening.
6. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7. When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8. Better is a little with righteousness than a great number of fruits with injustice.
9. The heart of man devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
10. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
11. A just weight and balance are the Lord’s; all the weights of the bag are his work.
12. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is to be established with righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaks that which is right.
14. The wrath of the king is as a messenger of death, but the wise man will avoid it.
15. In the light of the king’s countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16. How much better is it to acquire wisdom than gold! and to acquire understanding is worth more than silver!
17. The highway of the upright is to separate himself from evil; he that keeps his way preserves his soul.