Proverbs 16:15-17

Jubilee Bible 2000

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

¹⁶¶ How much better is it to acquire wisdom than gold! and to acquire understanding is worth more than silver!

¹⁷¶ The highway of the upright is to separate himself from evil; he that keeps his way preserves his soul.

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)

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)