5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please Yahweh, 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 Yahweh directs his steps.
10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
11Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’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 favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16
Proverbs 16:5-15