9. We can make our plans,but the lord determines our steps.
10. The king speaks with divine wisdom;he must never judge unfairly.
11. The lord demands accurate scales and balances;he sets the standards for fairness.
12. A king detests wrongdoing,for his rule is built on justice.
13. The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;he loves those who speak honestly.
14. The anger of the king is a deadly threat;the wise will try to appease it.
15. When the king smiles, there is life;his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold,and good judgment than silver!
17. The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;whoever follows that path is safe.
18. Pride goes before destruction,and haughtiness before a fall.
19. Better to live humbly with the poorthan to share plunder with the proud.
20. Those who listen to instruction will prosper;those who trust the lord will be joyful.