8. Better is a little with righteousness,than great revenues with injustice.
9. A man’s heart plans his course,but the Lord directs his steps.
10. Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.He shall not betray his mouth.
11. Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;all the weights in the bag are his work.
12. It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,for the throne is established by righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings.They value one who speaks the truth.
14. The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but a wise man will pacify it.
15. In the light of the king’s face is life.His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
16. How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
18. Pride goes before destruction,and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
19. It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20. He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.Whoever trusts in the Lord is blessed.
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent.Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.