381.

An army, people, wealth, a minister, friends, fort: six things —

Who owns them all, a lion lives amid the kings.

382.

Courage, a liberal hand, wisdom, and energy: these four

Are qualities a king adorn for evermore.

383.

A sleepless promptitude, knowledge, decision strong:

These three for aye to rulers of the land belong.

384.

Kingship, in virtue failing not, all vice restrains,

In courage failing not, it honour's grace maintains.

385.

A king is he who treasure gains, stores up, defends,

And duly for his kingdom's weal expends.

386.

Where king is easy of access, where no harsh word repels,

That land's high praises every subject swells.

387.

With pleasant speech, who gives and guards with powerful liberal hand,

He sees the world obedient all to his command.

388.

Who guards the realm and justice strict maintains,

That king as [one appointed by GOD] o'er subject peoples reigns.

389.

The king of worth, who can words bitter to his ear endure,

Beneath the shadow of his power the world abides secure.

390.

Gifts, grace, right sceptre, care of people's weal:

These four a light of dreaded kings reveal.