6. By mercy and love, truth and fidelity [to God and man–not by sacrificial offerings], iniquity is purged out of the heart, and by the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord men depart from and avoid 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 (uprightness in every area and relation and right standing with God) than great revenues with injustice. [Ps. 37:16; Prov. 15:16.]
9. A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. [Ps. 37:23; Prov. 20:24; Jer. 10:23.]
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.
15. In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.
16. How much better it is to get skillful and godly Wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. [Prov. 8:10, 19.]
17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. He who deals wisely and heeds [God's] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord–happy, blessed, and fortunate is he.
21. The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly.