⁸ 
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.^(A)

¹⁰ 
A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];
His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.^(A)

¹² 
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,
For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).
¹³ 
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
¹⁴ 
The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
¹⁵ 
In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.