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Proverbs 16:13-23

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

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

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

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

15 The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime - life is there.

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

16 It is better - much better - to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.

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

17 Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going - it may save your life.

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

18 Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.

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

19 It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot.

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

20 Pay attention to what you are taught, and you will be successful; trust in the Lord and you will be happy.

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

21 A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.

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

22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.

22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.