²⁸ In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

³⁵ The king’s favor is toward a ^(A)servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

¹⁰ A divine ^(A)decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not ^[a]err in judgment.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a ^(A)throne is established on righteousness.
¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
¹⁴ The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
¹⁵ In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the ^[a](B)spring rain.

^7 [a](A)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are ^(B)lying lips to a prince.

¹¹ A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

¹² The ^(A)king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like ^(B)dew on the grass.

² The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger ^[a](A)forfeits his own life.

^8 (A)A king who sits on the throne of justice
^[a]Disperses all evil with his eyes.