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Proverbs 16:14

WisdomAngerAuthority and leadership

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

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

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

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

16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

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Compare

BSB
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
KJV
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
WEB
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
ASV
The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
DARBY
The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
BLB
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death, and a wise man will appease it.
ÅB
En konges vrede er dødens bud, men en vis mann stiller vreden.
OTB
En konges vrede er en budbringer av død, men en klok person vil blidgjøre den.
B1930
En konges vrede er dødens bud, men en vis mann stiller vreden.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 20:2

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

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  • Proverbs 19:12

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

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  • Ecclesiastes 10:4

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

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  • Luke 12:4–5

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

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  • Proverbs 17:11

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

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  • 2 Kings 6:31–33

    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!”

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  • Acts 12:20

    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 the king’s country for food.

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    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.

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