Proverbs 16:8
World English Bible
8 Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
Modern English Version
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:10
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
Modern English Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
his mouth does not transgress in judgment.
Proverbs 16:12-15
World English Bible
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.
Proverbs 16:12-15
Modern English Version
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,
for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
and they love him who speaks right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,
but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life,
and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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