Proverbs 16:8-16

Proverbs 16:8-16 NLT

Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly. The LORD demands accurate scales and balances; he sets the standards for fairness. A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly. The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain. How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!

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Proverbs 16:8-16 - Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.

We can make our plans,
but the LORD determines our steps.

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

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

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

The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.

The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.

When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!

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