Better a little with righteousness
than great income with injustice.(A)

A man’s heart plans his way,
but the Lord determines his steps.(B)

10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;[a](C)
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king

Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain(A) with injustice.(B)

In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.(C)

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

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