Proverbs 16:11-22

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.

¹⁹Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.

²⁰He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lord—happiness attend him!

²¹The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.

²²Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.