14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,but a wise person can pacify it.
15 A king’s smile means life,and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better to get wisdom than gold!To get understanding is preferable to silver.
17 The path of the upright leads away from misfortune;those who attend to their way guard their lives.
18 Pride goes before disaster,and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be humble with the poorthan to share plunder with the proud.
20 Whoever ponders a matter will be successful;happy the one who trusts in the Lord!