# Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king

"What a king says are insightful decisions". Some of these proverbs mention a king, which is intended to apply to all rulers. Chapter 16 continues the section which is attributed to Solomon and is filled mainly with short, individual proverbs, that run along common themes, often including contrasting elements: wise/foolish, money, lazy/diligent, truth telling, wicked/righteous, sluggard, pride/humility, integrity/crookedness

# his mouth should not betray justice

"he should not speak deceitfully when he judges"