²⁸ 
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin.

⁷ 
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.

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Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.

23 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is [set] before you;
² 
For you will put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
³ 
Do not desire his delicacies,
For it is deceptive food [offered to you with questionable motives].

² 
When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

¹² 
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.

²⁶ 
Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.