He established this principle. His right to rule depends upon his fairness. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. The 16th chapter of Proverbs instructs us in how to control our thoughts in a way that pleases God. Brainwashing is something we have heard a great deal about in recent years, particularly as we reflect on the efforts of the Marxist-Leninists who, in about 70 years of this century, literally captured the minds of millions.