⁸ Better to have little, with godliness,
    than to be rich and dishonest.

¹⁰ The king speaks with divine wisdom;
    he must never judge unfairly.

¹² A king detests wrongdoing,
    for his rule is built on justice.

¹³ The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
    he loves those who speak honestly.

¹⁴ The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
    the wise will try to appease it.

¹⁵ When the king smiles, there is life;
    his favor refreshes like a spring rain.