⁹ Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
    and you will find the right way to go.

²⁰ I walk in righteousness,
    in paths of justice.

⁵ The plans of the godly are just;
    the advice of the wicked is treacherous.

²³ A poor person’s farm may produce much food,
    but injustice sweeps it all away.

¹⁰ The king speaks with divine wisdom;
    he must never judge unfairly.

¹¹ The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;
    he sets the standards for fairness.

¹² A king detests wrongdoing,
    for his rule is built on justice.

¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent—
    both are detestable to the Lord.

²³ The wicked take secret bribes
    to pervert the course of justice.

²⁶ It is wrong to punish the godly for being good
    or to flog leaders for being honest.

⁵ It is not right to acquit the guilty
    or deny justice to the innocent.

²⁸ A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
    the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.