Proverbs 16:13-15

Living Bible

¹³The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair.

¹⁴The anger of the king is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

¹⁵Many favors are showered on those who please the king.

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)

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