11 Honest scales and balances come from the Lord. He made all of the weights in the bag.
12 A king hates it when his people do what is wrong. A ruler is made secure when they do what is right.
13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest. They value people who speak the truth.
14 An angry king can order your death. But a wise man will try to calm him down.
15 When a king's face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.
16 It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.
17 The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.