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13 Kings are happy with honest words,
    and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
14 A king’s anger announces death,
    but a wise man makes peace with him.
15 When the king is cheerful, there is life,
    and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

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

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

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

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