English Revised Version

Proverbs 16:6-16 English Revised Version (ERV)

6. By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7. When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.

9. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

10. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

11. A just balance and scales are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.

12. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight or kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

14. The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

15. In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.