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13 (A)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 (B)A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
    and a wise man will (C)appease it.
15 (D)In the light of a king's face there is life,
    and his (E)favour is like (F)the clouds that bring the 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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