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10 The king makes a decision under divine inspiration,
    but he must never render an unfair judgment.
11 The Eternal requires that business be conducted honestly;
    He wants fairness in all your dealings.
12 When kings commit evil, it is despicable,
    because their thrones should be built on justice.

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10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
    and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
    all the weights in the bag are of his making.(B)

12 Kings detest wrongdoing,
    for a throne is established through righteousness.(C)

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