Proverbs 16:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.(A)
Proverbs 16:8
New International Version
Proverbs 16:10
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:12-15
Christian Standard Bible
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,(A)
since a throne is established through righteousness.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise person appeases it.(C)
15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
New International Version
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.(A)
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(B)
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