¹¹ He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
    the king will be his friend.

² It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,
    but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
³ As the heaven for height, and the earth for depth,
    so the heart of kings is unsearchable.

⁴ Take away the dross from the silver,
    and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
⁵ Take away the wicked from before the king,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.

⁶ Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    and do not stand in the place of great men;
⁷ for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
    than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
    whom your eyes have seen.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,
    and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

² Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
    but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man who oppresses the poor
    is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
    so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

¹⁶ The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
    but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

⁴ The king establishes the land by judgment,
    but he who receives bribes overthrows it.

¹² If a ruler listens to lies,
    all his servants are wicked.

¹⁴ The king who faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will be established forever.