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Proverbs 16:8-17 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

8. Better is a little with justice, than many fruits with iniquity.

9. The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.

10. Foreknowledge is in the lips of the king. His mouth shall not err in judgment.

11. Weights and scales are judgments of the Lord. And all the stones in the bag are his work.

12. Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice.

13. Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

14. The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.

15. In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.

16. Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

17. The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way.

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