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Proverbs 16:13-23

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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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