²⁹ Do you see a man who ^[a]excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before ^[b]unknown men.

^5 (A)A wise man is strong,
Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength;
^6 (B)For by wise counsel you will wage your own war,
And in a multitude of counselors there is safety.

^27 (A)Prepare your outside work,
Make it fit for yourself in the field;
And afterward build your house.

^4 (A)Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
⁵ Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in ^(B)righteousness.

^15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice,
But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

¹⁴ The king who judges the ^(A)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.