20. A wicked person has no future — nothing to look forward to.
21. Have reverence for the Lord, my child, and honour the king. Have nothing to do with people who rebel against them;
22. such people could be ruined in a moment. Do you realize the disaster that God or the king can cause?
23. The wise have also said these things:It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced.
24. If they pronounce a guilty person innocent, they will be cursed and hated by everyone.
25. Judges who punish the guilty, however, will be prosperous and enjoy a good reputation.
26. An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.