Proverbs 16:16

¹⁴The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

¹⁷The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.