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.
17. The highway of decent people turns away from evil.Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.
18. Pride precedes a disaster,and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall.