²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

³⁵ The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
    but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
    He shall not betray his mouth.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.
¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
    They value one who speaks the truth.
¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    but a wise man will pacify it.
¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life.
    His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
    much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion;
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹² The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
    but his favor is like dew on the grass.

² The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion.
    He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

⁸ A king who sits on the throne of judgment
    scatters away all evil with his eyes.

²⁶ A wise king winnows out the wicked,
    and drives the threshing wheel over them.