⁸ Better a little with righteousness
    than great profits without justice.

¹⁰ A king’s speech is like an oracle;
    in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.

¹² Kings detest wicked deeds,
    for their thrones are founded on righteousness.
¹³ Kings favor those with righteous lips;
    they love words of integrity.
¹⁴ The king’s anger is a messenger of death;
    the wise will calm him.
¹⁵ There’s life in the light of the king’s face.
    His favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.