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Proverbs 16:13-21 Amplified Bible (AMP)

13. Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is 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 favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.

16. How much better it is to get skillful and godly Wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. [Prov. 8:10, 19.]

17. The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.

18. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the meek and poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who deals wisely and heeds [God's] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord–happy, blessed, and fortunate is he.

21. The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].

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