⁸ A little gained honestly is better than great wealth gotten by dishonest means.

¹⁰ God will help the king to judge the people fairly; there need be no mistakes.

¹² It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.^[a]

¹³ The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.

¹⁴ The anger of the king is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

¹⁵ Many favors are showered on those who please the king.