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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 16, Verse 14

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Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
King James Version
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
American Standard Version
The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
New English Translation
A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
World English Bible
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15
In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18
Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22
Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24
Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.