Proverbs 16:10-15

Relationships with the king and the Lord.
v.10 Wise King. The wise king will not pervert justice with his lips. When the king speaks officially, it is as an oracle, and he must avoid sinning.
v.11 Just scales. The Lord approves of just scales (that weigh out food for the people, for example). The Lord is the source of honesty and justice in business relationships. We should conduct ourselves in light of the fear of the Lord.
v.12 Abomination. Unrighteousness is an abomination to kings, for their throne is established by righteousness. Righteous dealings result in stability in government.
v.13 Honesty. The (ideal) king loves honest lips and not flattery. Honest input from his councilors helps him rule the kingdom righteously (and succeed in his endeavors).
v.14 Appease the king. When the ruler is angry the wise will appease him. Kings make life or death decisions and appeasing him at the right time is necessary for life.
v.15 The king's favor. There is light in the kings face (when he is delighted). This contrasts with the anger of the king in the previous verse. The king's favor is compared to rain clouds which are necessary for the harvest.

Read Proverbs 16:10-15