⁸ Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.

¹⁰ A divine ^(A)verdict is on the lips of the king;
His mouth should not ^[a]err in judgment.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts,
Because a ^(A)throne is established on righteousness.
¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.
¹⁴ The fury of a king is like messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
¹⁵ In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the ^[a](B)spring rain.