Proverbs 16:12-16 Good News Bible (GNB)

12. Kings cannot tolerate evil, because justice is what makes a government strong.

13. A king wants to hear the truth and will favour those who speak it.

14. A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.

15. The king's favour is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime — life is there.

16. It is better — much better — to have wisdom and knowledge than gold and silver.

Proverbs 16