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13 Kings want to hear the truth. They like those who are honest.

14 When a king gets angry, he can put someone to death. So it is wise to keep the king happy.

15 When the king is happy, life is better for everyone. When he is pleased, it is like a refreshing spring rain.

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

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

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

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