Here is a further character of good kings, that they love and delight
in those that speak right. 1. They hate parasites and those that
flatter them, and are very willing that all about them should deal
faithfully with them and tell them that which is true, whether it be
pleasing or displeasing, both concerning persons and things, that every
thing should be set in a true light and nothing disguised, ch. xxix.
12. 2. They not only do righteousness themselves, but take care to
employ those under them that do righteousness too, which is of great
consequence to the people, who must be subject not only to the king as
supreme, but to the governors sent by him, 1 Pet. ii. 14. A good king
will therefore put those in power who are conscientious, and will say
that which is righteous and discreet, and know how to speak aright and
to the purpose.