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6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
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Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
7 When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
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When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
8 Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice.
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Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.
9 The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.
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In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
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The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
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Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
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Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right.
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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, and whoever is wise will appease it.
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A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
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