⁸ Better is a little with righteousness,
    than great revenues with injustice.

¹⁰ Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
    He shall not betray his mouth.

¹² It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.
¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
    They value one who speaks the truth.
¹⁴ The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    but a wise man will pacify it.
¹⁵ In the light of the king’s face is life.
    His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.