5. The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6. Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
7. When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8. Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
10. The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
11. Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12. Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13. Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14. A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15. When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
17. The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.