Proverbs 16:14-16

The Voice

¹⁴ A king’s rage signals that people will die,
    but whoever is wise will pacify him.
¹⁵ If a king is smiling brightly, life will be granted;
    his favor is like a cloud swelled with the first spring rain.
¹⁶ How much better it is to receive wisdom than the riches of gold
    and to gain understanding over some silver prize!