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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 like a cloud of the early rain. 16 To get wisdom is much better than gold; and to get understanding is better than silver. 17 The path of the upright causes one to turn away from evil; he who is careful of his soul safeguards his way. 18 Disgrace goes before destruction, and pride before misfortune. 19 It is better to be humble and lowly in pride than he who divides spoil with the mighty. 20 He who understands a command shall find good; who trusts in the LORD, happy is he! 21 The wise in heart is a man of discernment; and he whose speech is sweet increases learning. 22 Understanding is a spring of life to those who have it; but the instruction of the fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise understands the speech of his mouth and adds learning to his lips. 24 The speech of a wise man is like honeycomb, sweet to his soul, and health to his bones. 25 There is a way that seems right in the eyes of men, but the paths thereof are the paths of death. 26 A sorrowful person grieves himself; from his own mouth comes his destruction. 27 An ungodly man devises evil; out of his mouth issues a burning fire. 28 A wicked man threatens justice and persecutes his neighbor without cause. 29 A wicked man entices his neighbor and leads him into the way that is not good. 30 He winks his eyes and devises corrupt things; he purposes with his lips and accomplishes mischief. 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory and is exalted in the way of righteousness. 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he who conquers himself than he who takes a city. 33 The evil of the vicious falls into his own bosom; and his judgment proceeds from before the LORD. Proverbs 16:14-33, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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