²⁸ The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
    without people a prince is ruined.

³⁵ A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
    but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.^(A)

¹⁰ Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
    his mouth does not sin in judgment.

¹² It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.^(A)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves those who speak what is right.^(B)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    and whoever is wise will appease it.^(C)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
    and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.^(D)

⁷ Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
    still less is false speech to a ruler.^[a]