Proverbs 16:8-15

⁸Better is a little with righteousness, Than great revenues without right.

⁹The heart of man deviseth his way, But the LORD establisheth his steps.

¹⁰A divine sentence is upon the lips of a king; His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹¹A just balance and scales are the appointment of the LORD; All the weights of the bag are his work.

¹²The doing of wickedness is an abomination to kings; For by righteousness is the throne established.

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaketh right things.

¹⁴The wrath of a king is messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life, And his favor is a like a cloud bringing the latter rain.