The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of them both.

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

The Lord abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,