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Proverbs 16:12-15

12 Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

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

13 Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

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

14 The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of 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 face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

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

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