²⁸ In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

³⁵ The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
    but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
    He shall not betray his mouth.

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
    They value one who speaks the truth.
¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    but a wise man will pacify it.
¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life.
    His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹² The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
    but his favor is like dew on the grass.