^{17 Ref} How may a hater of right be a ruler? and will you say that the upright Ruler of all is evil?

^{18 Ref} He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;

^{19 Ref} Who has no respect for rulers, and who gives no more attention to those who have wealth than to the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.