Proverbs 16:12-20

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 favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

¹⁶How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding 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.

¹⁹Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.