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Proverbs 16:15
In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
Proverbs 16:15 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 16:15 in other translations
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
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In context
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
16 To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
17 The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
18 Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
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