Proverbs 16:14-33 ▼

14 The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, || And a wise man pacifies it.

15 In the light of a king’s face [is] life, || And his goodwill [is] as a cloud of the spring rain.

16 To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver!

17 A highway of the upright [is] to turn from evil, || Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way.

18 Pride [is] before destruction, || And before stumbling—a haughty spirit.

19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, || Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

20 The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness.

21 For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning.

22 Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, || And he increases learning by his lips,

24 Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, || Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

25 There is a way right before a man, || And its latter end—ways of death.

26 A laboring man has labored for himself, || For his mouth has caused [him] to bend over it.

27 A worthless man is preparing evil, || And on his lips [is] as a burning fire.

28 A contrary man sends forth contention, || A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

29 A violent man entices his neighbor, || And causes him to go in a way [that is] not good.

30 Consulting his eyes to devise contrary things, || Moving his lips he has accomplished evil.

31 Grey hairs [are] a crown of beauty, || It is found in the way of righteousness.

32 Better [is] the [one] slow to anger than the mighty, || And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

33 The lot is cast into the center, || And all its judgment [is] from YHWH!