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Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.(A)

A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life],
But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.(B)
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A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];
His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.(C)

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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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