5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: And by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness Than great revenues without right.
9A man’s heart deviseth his way: But the Lord directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: All the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: But a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.