Commit Thy Works unto Jehovah — Proverbs 16:9–16
PROV 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
PROV 16:10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
PROV 16:11
A just balance and scales are Jehovah's; All the weights of the bag are his work.
PROV 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
PROV 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
PROV 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
PROV 16:15
In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
PROV 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.