9 In their hearts humans plan their course,but the Lord establishes their steps.
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,and his mouth does not betray justice.
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12 Kings detest wrongdoing,for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;they value the one who speaks what is right.
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but the wise will appease it.
15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life;his favour is like a rain cloud in spring.