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14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
    and a wise man will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
    and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
16 To get wisdom is better[a] than gold;
    to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:16 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb how much better

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

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

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

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