Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:14

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

Context

v.13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

v.14This passage

v.15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

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.