²⁴ ¶ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the negligent shall be under tribute.

¹⁰ ¶ Reproof is of more benefit to a wise man than a hundred stripes to a fool.

¹¹ ¶ The rebellious man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

⁶ ¶ Most men will proclaim each one his own mercy, but who can find a man of truth?

⁸ ¶ A king that sits in the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

³⁰ ¶ The scars of past wounds are medicine for evil, and living reproof reaches the most secret places in the inward parts.

¹¹ ¶ He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

² ¶ It is the glory of God to conceal the word, but the honour of kings is to search out the word.

⁵ Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

²¹ ¶ To have respect of persons in judgment is not good; even for a piece of bread, man will transgress.

¹² ¶ Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.