16:7. When the ways of man shall please the Lord, he will convert even his enemies to peace.
16:8. Better is a little with justice, than great revenues with iniquity.
16:9. The heart of man disposeth his way: but the Lord must direct his steps.
16:10. Divination is in the lips of the king, his mouth shall not err in judgment.
16:11. Weight and balance are judgments of the Lord: and his work all the weights of the bag.
16:12. They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
16:13. Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
16:14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
16:15. In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.
16:16. Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.