10 Foreknowledge is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not err in judgment.
11 Weights and scales are judgments of the Lord. And all the stones in the bag are his work.
12 Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.
13 Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.
14 The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.
15 In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.
16 Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.