Proverbs

¹¹A just balance and scales are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. ¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. ¹³Righteous lips are the delight or kings; and they love him that speaketh 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 favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. ¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver. ¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.