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28 A king is honored when he has many people to rule.
    But a prince is ruined if he has none.

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Foolish people should not be proud.
    And rulers should not be liars!

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Many people want to please a leader.
    And everyone is friends with those who give gifts.

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23 If you sit down to eat with a ruler,
    notice the food that is in front of you.
Control yourself
    if you have a big appetite.
Don’t be greedy for his fine foods.
    He might use that rich food to trick you.

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15 With patience you can convince a ruler.
    And a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.

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When a country is disobedient, it has one ruler after another.
    But when it is led by a man with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.

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12 If a ruler pays attention to lies,
    then all his officers will become wicked.

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26 Many people want to be heard by a ruler.
    But fairness comes from the Lord.

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