⁵ A wise man is mightier than a strong man. Wisdom is mightier than strength.

⁶ Don’t go to war without wise guidance; there is safety in many counselors.

²⁷ Develop your business first before building your house.

^4-5 When you remove dross from silver, you have sterling ready for the silversmith. When you remove corrupt men from the king’s court, his reign will be just and fair.

¹⁵ Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.

⁴ A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.

¹⁴ A king who is fair to the poor shall have a long reign.