11. Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
12. They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
13. Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
15. In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.
16. Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
17. The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
18. Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.
19. It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
20. The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.