^24 (A)The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

^10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

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

⁶ Most men will proclaim each his own ^[a]goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?

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

³⁰ Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the ^[a]inner depths of the heart.

^11 (A)He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.

^2 (A)It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

^21 (A)To ^[a]show partiality is not good,
^(B)Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

¹² If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.