5. Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the Lord.Certainly, ⌊such a person⌋ will not go unpunished.
6. By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord.By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.
7. When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8. Better a few ⌊possessions⌋ gained honestlythan many gained through injustice.
9. A person may plan his own journey,but the Lord directs his steps.
10. When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips,he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
11. Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord.He made the entire set of weights.
12. Wrongdoing is disgusting to kingsbecause a throne is established through righteousness.
13. Kings are happy with honest words,and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
14. A king’s anger announces death,but a wise man makes peace with him.
15. When the king is cheerful, there is life,and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.
16. How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold,and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.