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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 10

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A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
King James Version
A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
American Standard Version
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
New English Translation
The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
World English Bible
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
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A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
12
[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
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How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.