9:13 Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill; so shalt thou not doubt the fear of death: and if thou come unto him, make no fault, lest he take away thy life presently: remember that thou goest in the midst of snares, and that thou walkest upon the battlements of the city.
9:14 As near as thou canst, guess at thy neighbour, and consult with the wise.
9:15 Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the most High.
9:16 And let just men eat and drink with thee; and let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.
9:17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.
9:18 A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.
10:1 A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.
10:2 As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that dwell therein.
10:3 An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
10:4 The power of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, and in due time he will set over it one that is profitable.