Good News Bible

Proverbs 16:11-14 Good News Bible (GNB)

11. The Lord wants weights and measures to be honest and every sale to be fair.

12. Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.

13. A king wants to hear the truth and will favour those who speak it.

14. A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.