Proverbs 16:14-16

21st Century King James Version

¹⁴The wrath of a king is as a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵In the light of the king’s countenance there is life, and his favor is as a cloud of latter rain.

¹⁶How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs 16:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,^(A)
but the wise will appease it.^(B)

¹⁵When a king’s face brightens, it means life;^(C)
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.^(D)

¹⁶How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to get insight^(E) rather than silver!^(F)

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)