5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
10Inspired judgements are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
11Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s face is life. His favour is like a cloud of the spring rain.