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14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, and a wise man will appease it. 15 In the light of the face of a king is life, and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain. 16 To acquire wisdom—how much better than gold! And to acquire understanding is to be chosen above silver! 17 The highway of the upright ones turns aside from evil; one guarding his soul watches over his way. 18 Before the face of breaking is pride, and before a fall is a haughty spirit. 19 Better to be lowly spirit among the poor, than to divide plunder with proud ones. 20 One acting wisely concerning a matter will find good, and one trusting in YHWH is blessed. 21 The one wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases learning. 22 A fountain of life is understanding to its owners, and the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, and upon his lips he increases learning. 24 Words of pleasantness are a comb of honey—sweet to the soul and healing to the bone. 25 There is a way right before the face of a man, and its end is the way of death. 26 The soul of the laborer labors for himself, because his mouth presses him onward. 27 A man of worthlessness digs up evil, and upon his lips it is like a fire burning. 28 A man of perversity sends out strife, and a murmurer is separating a close friend. 29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. 30 Winking his eyes to devise perversity, pursing his lips, he has accomplished evil. 31 Grey hair is a crown of glory; along the path of righteousness it is found. 32 Better is one slow to anger than a mighty one, and one ruling over his spirit than one taking a city. 33 Into the lap the lot is cast, and all its judgment is from YHWH. Proverbs 16:14-33, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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