²⁴ 
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.

¹⁰ 
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.^(A)
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A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

⁶ 
Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness,
But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?

⁸ 
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].

³⁰ 
Blows that wound cleanse away evil,
And strokes reach to the innermost parts.

¹¹ 
He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.

²¹ 
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

¹² 
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.