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

⁵ remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,^(A)
    and his throne will be established^(B) through righteousness.^(C)

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

⁹ If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.^(A)

¹⁸ Plans are established by seeking advice;
    so if you wage war, obtain guidance.^(A)

⁴ The King^(A) is mighty, he loves justice^(B)—
    you have established equity;^(C)
in Jacob you have done
    what is just and right.^(D)