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## Proverbs 16:17 in Context (Verses 14–20 KJV)
 
 [14 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/14) The wrath of a king *is as* messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
 
 [15 ](/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.
 
 [16 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/16) How much better *is it* to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
 
 [17 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/17) The highway of the upright *is* to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/18) Pride *goeth* before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/19) Better *it is to be* of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/20) He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy *is* he.*
 
[Proverbs 15](/kjv/proverbs/15) [Proverbs 17](/kjv/proverbs/17)

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