Proverbs 16:14-33 ▼

14 The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

15 When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain.

16 How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!

17 The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life.

18 Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.

19 Better to be humble among the poor, than to share what is stolen with the proud.

20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.

21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.

22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.

23 A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing for the body.

25 There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

26 The appetite of the laborer motivates him; indeed, his hunger drives him on.

27 A worthless person concocts evil gossip — his lips are like a burning fire.

28 A deceitful man stirs dissension, and anyone who gossips separates friends.

29 A violent man entices his companion and leads him on a path that is not good.

30 Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.

31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.

32 Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.

33 The dice is cast into someone's lap, but the outcome is from the LORD.