Proverbs

¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. ¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right. ¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it. ¹⁵In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain. ¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver. ¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. ¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.