Proverbs 16:12-14

New Living Translation

¹²A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.

¹³The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.

¹⁴The anger of the king is a deadly threat;
the wise will try to appease it.

Proverbs 16:12-14

New International Version

¹²Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)

¹³Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.^(B)

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

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)