Hebrew Names Version HNV
New International Version NIV
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
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Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.
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A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
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When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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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 who keeps his way preserves his soul.
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The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
18 Pride goes before destruction, A haughty spirit before a fall.
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Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the plunder with the proud.
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Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
20 He who gives heed to the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
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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. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
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Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
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The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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