For they run toward evil; these enticers shed blood without hesitation.

When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me.

To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it's a place of ruin to those who practice evil.

A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.

When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.

A father's ruin is a foolish son, and a wife's quarreling is like dripping water that never stops.

The righteous God considers the house of the wicked, bringing the wicked to ruin.

for the LORD will plead their case and ruin the lives of those who ruin them.

Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.

The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.

Like snowfall in summer or rain at harvest time, so honor is inappropriate for a fool.

A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.