Proverbs 16:15-17

Complete Jewish Bible

¹⁵When the king’s face brightens, it means life;
his favor is like the clouds that bring spring rain.

¹⁶How much better than gold it is to gain wisdom!
Yes, rather than money, choose to gain understanding.

¹⁷Avoiding evil is the highway of the upright;
he who watches his step preserves his life.

Proverbs 16:15-17

New International Version

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

¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight^(C) rather than silver!^(D)

¹⁷The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their ways preserve their lives.^(E)

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