9. The human heart plans the way,but the Lord directs the steps.
10. An oracle is upon the king’s lips,no judgment of his mouth is false.
11. Balance and scales belong to the Lord;every weight in the sack is his concern.
12. Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings,for by justice the throne endures.
13. The king takes delight in honest lips,and whoever speaks what is right he loves.
14. The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but a wise person can pacify it.
15. A king’s smile means life,and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!To get understanding is preferable to silver.
17. The path of the upright leads away from misfortune;those who attend to their way guard their lives.
18. Pride goes before disaster,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19. It is better to be humble with the poorthan to share plunder with the proud.
20. Whoever ponders a matter will be successful;happy the one who trusts in the Lord!
21. The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment,and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.
22. Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it,but folly is the training of fools.
23. The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech,and increases the learning on their lips.
24. Pleasing words are a honeycomb,sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.
25. Sometimes a way seems right,but the end of it leads to death!