13Righteous lips should obtain the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.
14The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.
15In the light of the king's countenance there is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.
18Before downfall goeth pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.
Proverbs 16
Proverbs 16:13-18