Mishle 16:13-15

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹³Sfatayim (lips) of tzedek are the delight of melachim; and they love him that speaketh yesharim (upright things).

¹⁴The wrath of a melech is as malachim of mavet, but an ish chacham will appease it.

¹⁵In the light of the countenance of melech is chayyim, and his favor is like the cloud of a spring rain.

Proverbs 16:13-15

New International Version

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

¹⁴A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,^(B)
but the wise will appease it.^(C)

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

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)