12. It is an abomination for sovereigns To commit wrongness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
13. Righteous lips are the delight of sovereigns, And they love him who speaks what is straight.
14. The sovereign’s wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man appeases it.
15. In the light of a sovereign’s face is life, And his delight is like a cloud of the latter rain.
16. How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is preferable to silver.