Proverbs 16:15-17

New Living Translation

¹⁵When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!

¹⁷The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.

Proverbs 16:15-17

New International Version

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

¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight^(C) rather than silver!^(D)

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

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)