10 An oracle is on the lips of the king— let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment.
11 Honest balances and scales are Adonai’s. All the weights in a bag are His handiwork.
12 Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.
14 A king’s fury is like messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor like a cloud of spring rain.
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.