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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 9

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Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
King James Version
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
American Standard Version
A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
New English Translation
A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
World English Bible
A man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
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A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
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A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work.
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[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.