(A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

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10 Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

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12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For (A)a throne is established by righteousness.
13 (B)Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.
14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will (C)appease it.
15 In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a (D)cloud of the latter rain.

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