7. When a man’s ways please the Lord,He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8. Better a little with righteousnessthan great income with injustice.
9. A man’s heart plans his way,but the Lord determines his steps.
10. God’s verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
11. Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12. Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are a king’s delight,and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14. A king’s fury is a messenger of death,but a wise man appeases it.
15. When a king’s face lights up, there is life;his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
16. Get wisdom —how much better it is than gold!And get understanding —it is preferable to silver.
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil;the one who guards his way protects his life.
18. Pride comes before destruction,and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.
20. The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.
21. Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,and pleasant speech increases learning.