Proverbs 16:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.(A)
Proverbs 16:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than large income with injustice.
Proverbs 16:10
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
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 Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
for the throne is established by righteousness.(A)
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(B)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.(C)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(D)
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