10. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresses not in judgment.
11. A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights in the bag are his work.
12. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.
14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.
15. In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20. He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whosoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
22. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
24. Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25. There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26. He that labors labors for himself; for his mouth craves it of him.
27. An ungodly man digs up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28. A perverse man sows strife: and a whisperer separates best friends.