23The Lord hates incorrect weights; using dishonest scales is wrong.
24The Lord shows us the way to go, so how would we decide for ourselves?
25It's a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
26A wise king separates out the wicked by winnowing and punishes them by threshing.
27The Lord's light shines on the conscience, revealing our deepest thoughts.
28Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.
29Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
30Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.