16:5. Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice: and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
16:6. By mercy and truth iniquity is redeemed; and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
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.