Proverbs 16:9-18

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.

¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹⁷It is the highway of the upright to depart from evil; He that taketh heed to his way preserveth his life.

¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.