Proverbs

⁹A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. [Ps. 37:23; Prov. 20:24; Jer. 10:23.] ¹⁰Divinely directed decisions are on the lips of the king; his mouth should not transgress in judgment. ¹¹A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights of the bag are His work [established on His eternal principles]. ¹²It is an abomination [to God and men] for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established and made secure by righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). ¹³Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is 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 favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.