Proverbs 16:8
The Voice
8 Better to have little and stand for what is right
than to become rich by doing what is wrong.
Proverbs 16:8
New International Version
Proverbs 16:8
King James Version
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
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Proverbs 16:10
The Voice
10 The king makes a decision under divine inspiration,
but he must never render an unfair judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
King James Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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Proverbs 16:12-15
The Voice
12 When kings commit evil, it is despicable,
because their thrones should be built on justice.
13 Kings admire those who tell the truth;
they adore those who set the record straight.
14 A king’s rage signals that people will die,
but whoever is wise will pacify him.
15 If a king is smiling brightly, life will be granted;
his favor is like a cloud swelled with the first spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
New International Version
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)
Proverbs 16:12-15
King James Version
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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