Proverbs 16:8
New Living Translation
8 Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
Proverbs 16:8
Legacy Standard Bible
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great produce with injustice.
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
Proverbs 16:10
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:12-15
New Living Translation
12 A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.
15 When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Legacy Standard Bible
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For in righteousness a (A)throne is established.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks uprightly is loved.
14 The wrath of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will atone for it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](B)late rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Spring
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