Proverbs 16:8-16

Proverbs 16:8-16 NIV

Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice. Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making. Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right. A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

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Proverbs 16:8-16 - Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.

In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the LORD establishes their steps.

The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.

Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.

Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.

Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
but the wise will appease it.

When a king’s face brightens, it means life;
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight rather than silver!

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