12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for 1the throne is established by righteousness.
13 2Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
14 3A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will 4appease it.
15 5In the light of a king's face there is life, and his 6favor is like 7the clouds that bring the spring rain.
16 8How much better to get wisdom than 9gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than 10silver.
17 The highway of the upright 11turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
18 12Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 13It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to 14divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever gives thought to the worda15will discover good, and blessed is he 16who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech 17increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is 18a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

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Provérbios 16:12 Abominação é para os reis o praticarem a impiedade; porque com justiça se estabelece o trono.

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Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

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Provérbios 16:12 Os reis detestam a prática da maldade,porquanto o trono se firma pela justiça.