Proverbs 16:8
Revised Standard Version
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:10
Revised Standard Version
10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Revised Standard Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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