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

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Better is a little with righteousness
    than great revenues with injustice.

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

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful

10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
    his mouth does not sin in judgment.

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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.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter

12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    and a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
    and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

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