Proverbs 16:14
What does Proverbs 16:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The fury of a king <FI>is<Fi> messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 12:4
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
- Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar inhisrage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.
- Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- Proverbs 19:12
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.
- Mark 6:27
And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
- 2 Kings 6:31
Then he said, God do so to me, and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.
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