5. The Lord detests all who are arrogant;they surely won’t go unpunished.
6. Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt;the fear of the Lord turns away evil.
7. When people draw favor from the Lord,even their enemies are at peace with them.
8. Better a little with righteousnessthan great profits without justice.
9. People plan their path,but the Lord secures their steps.
10. A king’s speech is like an oracle;in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
11. Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;all the weights in the bag are his doing.
12. Kings detest wicked deeds,for their thrones are founded on righteousness.
13. Kings favor those with righteous lips;they love words of integrity.
14. The king’s anger is a messenger of death;the wise will calm him.
15. There’s life in the light of the king’s face.His favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.
16. Acquiring wisdom is much better than gold,and acquiring understanding is better than silver.