Proverbs 16:14-16

New International Reader's Version

¹⁴ An angry king can order your death.
    But a wise person will try to calm him down.

¹⁵ When a king’s face is happy, it means life.
    His favor is like rain in the spring.

¹⁶ It is much better to get wisdom than gold.
    It is much better to choose understanding than silver.