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A little gain[a] with righteousness is better
    than great income without justice.

A person plans his way,
    but the Lord directs his steps.

10 When a king is ready to speak officially,[b]
    what he says should not err with respect to justice.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:8 The Heb. lacks gain
  2. Proverbs 16:10 Lit. king speaks an oracle