9. The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
10. An oath [is] on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.
11. A just beam and balances [are] Jehovah's, His work [are] all the stones of the bag.
12. An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
13. The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
14. The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
15. In the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
16. To get wisdom--how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
17. A highway of the upright [is], `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.