Proverbs 16:7-12

New American Standard Bible 1995

⁷ When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He ^(A)makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
⁸ Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
⁹ The mind of ^(B)man plans his way,
But ^(C)the Lord directs his steps.
¹⁰ A divine ^(D)decision is in the lips of the king;
His mouth should not ^[a]err in judgment.
¹¹ A ^(E)just balance and scales belong to the Lord;
All the ^[b]weights of the bag are His ^[c]concern.
¹² It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
For a ^(F)throne is established on righteousness.