12An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
13The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
14The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
15In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
17A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.