³ for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;

⁹ Then you will understand^(A) what is right and just
    and fair—every good path.

¹⁶ by me princes govern,^(A)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.^[a]

²⁰ I walk in the way of righteousness,^(A)
    along the paths of justice,

⁸ Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain^(A) with injustice.^(B)

³ To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.^(A)

⁹ Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.^(A)

“God will bring into judgment^(A)
    both the righteous and the wicked,
for there will be a time for every activity,
    a time to judge every deed.”^(B)