Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 16:13-23"

Proverbs 16:13-23

13 Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.

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

14 An angry king can put someone to death, so a wise person will try to make him happy.

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

15 A smiling king can give people life; his kindness is like a spring shower.

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

16 It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

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

17 Good people stay away from evil. By watching what they do, they protect their lives.

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

18 Pride will destroy a person; a proud attitude leads to ruin.

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

19 It is better to be humble and be with those who suffer than to share stolen property with the proud.

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

20 Whoever listens to what is taught will succeed, and whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.

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

21 The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.

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

22 Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

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

23 Wise people's minds tell them what to say, and that helps them be better teachers.

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