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Better a little with righteousness
    than great profits without justice.
People plan their path,
    but the Lord secures their steps.
10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
    in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.

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Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(A) with injustice.(B)

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(C)

10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(D)

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