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Proverbs 16:8-10
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 16:8-10
New Catholic Bible
8 It is better to have little and be righteous
than to acquire great riches with injustice.
9 A man may plan his own course,
but the Lord makes his steps secure.[a]
The Justice of Kings[b]
10 The lips of a king utter inspired oracles;
he does not err when he pronounces judgment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:9 When making plans for our future, we must always remember that they depend on God’s will: “If it is the Lord’s will, we shall live to do this or that” (Jas 4:15).
- Proverbs 16:10 A ruler’s true greatness lies in making use of his power to dispense justice inspired by the sentiments of God. Were there any kings even in Israel who were completely faithful to such an ideal?
