13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;

they value the one who speaks what is right.

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,

but the wise will appease it.

15 When a king’s face brightens, it means life;

his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

And they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:

But a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life;

And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;

he loves those who speak honestly.

14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;

the wise will try to appease it.

15 When the king smiles, there is life;

his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

And they love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,

But a wise man will appease it.

15 In the light of the king’s face is life,

And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

13 Kings like honest people;

they value someone who speaks the truth.

14 An angry king can put someone to death,

so a wise person will try to make him happy.

15 A smiling king can give people life;

his kindness is like a spring shower.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

And they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death;

But a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life;

And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

14 The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

13 Kings are happy with honest words, 

and whoever speaks what is right is loved. 

14 A king’s anger announces death, 

but a wise man makes peace with him. 

15 When the king is cheerful, there is life, 

and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain. 

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.

15 When a king’s face lights up, there is life;

his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,

and he loves those who speak what is right.

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,

and whoever is wise 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.

13 The delight of kings are the lips of righteousness,

and he who speaks what is upright he will love.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death,

but one who is wise will appease it.

15 In the light of the face of the king there is life,

and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.

13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest.

They value people who speak the truth.

14 An angry king can order your death.

But a wise man will try to calm him down.

15 When a king’s face is happy, it means life.

His favor is like rain in the spring.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

And he who speaks right is loved.

14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death,

But a wise man will appease it.

15 In the light of a king’s face is life,

And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.