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1In the light of a king's face there is life, and his 2favor is like 3the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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4How much better to get wisdom than 5gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than 6silver.
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The highway of the upright 7turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
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8Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
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Whoever gives thought to the worda11will discover good, and blessed is he 12who trusts in the LORD.
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The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech 13increases persuasiveness.
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Good sense is 14a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
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15The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.b
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 16:15
Na luz do semblante do rei está a vida; e o seu favor é como a nuvem de chuva serôdia.
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 16:15
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 16:15
In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 16:15
Alegria no rosto do rei é sinal de vida;seu favor é como nuvem de chuva na primavera.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)