Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:15

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

v.15This passage

v.16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 30:5

    For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.

  • Proverbs 19:12

    The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

  • Hosea 6:3

    And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.

  • Acts 2:28

    Thou madest known unto me the ways of life; Thou shalt make me full of gladness with thy countenance.

  • Psalms 72:6

    He will come down like rain upon the mown grass, As showers that water the earth.

  • Psalms 21:6

    For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.