8. Better a few ⌊possessions⌋ gained honestlythan many gained through injustice.
9. A person may plan his own journey,but the Lord directs his steps.
10. When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips,he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
11. Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord.He made the entire set of weights.
12. Wrongdoing is disgusting to kingsbecause a throne is established through righteousness.
13. Kings are happy with honest words,and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
14. A king’s anger announces death,but a wise man makes peace with him.
15. When the king is cheerful, there is life,and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.