Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(A) with injustice.(B)

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Better is a little with righteousness,
    than great revenues with injustice.

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Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)

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10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
    He shall not betray his mouth.

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10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

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

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
    they value the one who speaks what is right.(B)

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,(C)
    but the wise will appease it.(D)

15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life;(E)
    his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.(F)

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12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
    They value one who speaks the truth.
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s face is life.
    His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

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12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

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