Proverbs 16:12-14

Expanded Bible

¹² Kings ·hate [detest] those who do wrong,
because ·governments only continue if they are fair [^Lin righteousness the throne is established].

¹³ Kings ·like [favor] ·honest people [^Lrighteous lips];
they ·value [love] ·someone who speaks the truth [^Lthose who speak with integrity].

¹⁴ An angry king ·can put someone to [^Lis a messenger of] death,
so a wise person will ·try to make him happy [appease/calm him].