4. The LORD has made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5. Everyone that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though they join hand in hand, none shall be unpunished.
6. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7. When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.
9. A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
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.