Proverbs 16:13-23

13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest. They value people who speak the truth.

14 An angry king can order your death. But a wise man will try to calm him down.

15 When a king's face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.

16 It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.

17 The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

18 If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.

19 Suppose you are lowly in spirit and are with those who are beaten down. That's better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud.

20 If anyone pays attention to what he is taught, he will succeed. Blessed is the person who puts his trust in the Lord.

21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Pleasant words make people want to learn more.

22 Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

23 The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.

Proverbs 16:13-23 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 6

This chapter gives an account of the building of the temple, for which preparations were before made and begins with the time of its building, 1Ki 6:1; gives the dimensions of it and the porch before it, 1Ki 6:2,3; observes the windows in it and chambers about it, 1Ki 6:4-10; and while it was building, Solomon had a word from the Lord relative to it, 1Ki 6:11-14; and then the account goes on concerning the walls of the house, and the flooring of it, 1Ki 6:15-18; and the oracle in it, and the cherubim in that, 1Ki 6:19-30; and the doors into it, and the carved work of them, 1Ki 6:31-36; and the chapter is concluded with observing the time when it was begun and finished 1Ki 6:37,38.