Proverbs 16:14 “The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacif…”

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

American Standard Version

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.

Darby Translation

The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

Young's Literal Translation

The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.

Bible in Basic English

The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

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Cross references

“wrath”

Proverbs 20:2 Proverbs 19:12 Daniel 3:13–25 Luke 12:4 Luke 12:5

Proverbs 20:2 · BSB

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

Proverbs 19:12 · BSB

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Daniel 3:13–25 · BSB

Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king,

Luke 12:4 · BSB

I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Luke 12:5 · BSB

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

“messengers”

Proverbs 17:11 2 Kings 6:31–33 Mark 6:27

Proverbs 17:11 · BSB

An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

2 Kings 6:31–33 · BSB

He announced, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders through this day!”

Mark 6:27 · BSB

So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.

“but”

Ecclesiastes 10:4 Acts 12:20 2 Corinthians 5:20

Ecclesiastes 10:4 · BSB

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

Acts 12:20 · BSB

Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on th…

2 Corinthians 5:20 · BSB

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

15When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

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