9. The heart of man plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.
10. An oracle is on the lips of the king— let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment.
11. Honest balances and scales are Adonai’s. All the weights in a bag are His handiwork.
12. Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.
14. A king’s fury is like messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it.
15. In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor like a cloud of spring rain.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life.
18. Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud.
20. One prudent in a matter will find good Blessed is the one who trusts in Adonai.
21. The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
22. Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.