Proverbs 16:11-18

¹¹A just balance and scales belong to the Lord: his work are all the weights in the bag.

¹²It should be an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for through righteousness alone can a throne be established.

¹³Righteous lips should obtain the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.

¹⁴The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance there is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to silver!

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.

¹⁸Before downfall goeth pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.