Proverbs 16:12-23

¹²They that do wickedly be abominable to the king; for the throne of the realm is made steadfast by rightfulness or rightwiseness.

¹³The will of kings is just or rightwise lips; he that speaketh rightful or right things, shall be addressed.

¹⁴The Indignation of the king is messengers of death; and a wise man shall please him.

¹⁵Life is in gladness of the king’s cheer; and his mercy is as rain coming late.

¹⁶Wield thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is preciouser than silver.

¹⁷The path of just or rightwise men boweth away from evils; the keeper of his soul keepeth his way.

¹⁸Pride goeth before sorrow; and the spirit shall be enhanced before falling.

¹⁹It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men.

²⁰A learned man in word shall find goods; and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.

²¹He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things.

²²The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth; the teaching of fools is folly.

²³The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips.