But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the meek of the earth: and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
For what reason, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto youi, and break off youi sins by righteousness, and youi iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of youi tranquility.
They are waxen fat, they shine: yes, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.