Proverbs 16:15-18

English Standard Version

^15 (A)In the light of a king's face there is life,
    and his ^(B)favor is like ^(C)the clouds that bring the spring rain.
^16 (D)How much better to get wisdom than ^(E)gold!
    To get understanding is to be chosen rather than ^(F)silver.
¹⁷ The highway of the upright ^(G)turns aside from evil;
    whoever guards his way preserves his life.
^18 (H)Pride goes before destruction,
    and a haughty spirit before a fall.