Proverbs 16:13-15

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹³ Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.

¹⁴ A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.^(A)

¹⁵ When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.