Many will beg the favor of a ruler, and all are friends to a man who gives gifts.

If a ruler listens to lies, all his servants are wicked.

who, having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, look carefully at what is before you;

In being slow to anger a ruler is won over, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.

A ruler lacking understanding even adds oppressions; he who hates unjust gain shall prolong his days.

Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.