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Proverbs 16:11-21

11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

11 Honest scales and balances belong to the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.

13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.

14 A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

15 When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

16 Acquire wisdom- how much better it is than gold! And acquire understanding- it is preferable to silver.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.

17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

18 Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

20 The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.