¹⁴ If a king judges the poor with fairness,
    his throne will be established forever.^(A)

¹² Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)

⁴ but with righteousness^(A) he will judge the needy,^(B)
    with justice^(C) he will give decisions for the poor^(D) of the earth.
He will strike^(E) the earth with the rod of his mouth;^(F)
    with the breath^(G) of his lips he will slay the wicked.^(H)

⁴ By justice a king gives a country stability,^(A)
    but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love^(A) his throne is made secure.^(B)