⁸ Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.^(A)

¹⁰ God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;^[a](A)
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.^(B)

¹² Wicked behavior^[a] 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 man appeases it.^(C)

¹⁵ When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.