⁵ A wise man has great power;
    and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
⁶ for by wise guidance you wage your war;
    and victory is in many advisors.

²⁷ Prepare your work outside,
    and get your fields ready.
    Afterwards, build your house.

⁴ Take away the dross from the silver,
    and material comes out for the refiner;
⁵ Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded.
    A soft tongue breaks the bone.

⁴ The king by justice makes the land stable,
    but he who takes bribes tears it down.