10. Divinely directed decisions are on the lips of the king; his mouth should not transgress in judgment.
11. A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights of the bag are His work [established on His eternal principles].
12. It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
13. Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.