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13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves those who speak what is right.(A)
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    and whoever is wise will appease it.(B)
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
    and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.(C)

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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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