7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better a few ⌊possessions⌋ gained honestlythan many gained through injustice.
9 A person may plan his own journey,but the Lord directs his steps.
10 When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips,he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
11 Honest balances and scales belong to the Lord.He made the entire set of weights.
12 Wrongdoing is disgusting to kingsbecause a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Kings are happy with honest words,and whoever speaks what is right is loved.