⁸ It is better to be poor and right
    than to be wealthy and dishonest.

¹⁰ The words of a king are like a message from God,
    so his decisions should be fair.

¹² Kings hate those who do wrong,
    because governments only continue if they are fair.

¹³ Kings like honest people;
    they value someone who speaks the truth.

¹⁴ An angry king can put someone to death,
    so a wise person will try to make him happy.

¹⁵ A smiling king can give people life;
    his kindness is like a spring shower.