Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
In Context
13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
15In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
Cross References
Genesis 40:2And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;
Esther 7:7And the king in his wrath got up from the feast and went into the garden: and Haman got to his feet to make a prayer for his life to Esther the queen: for he saw that the king's purpose was evil against him.
Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 29:26The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
Daniel 2:16And Daniel went in and made a request to the king to give him time and he would make clear the sense of his dream to the king.
Mark 6:27And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:14
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. Here is a further character of good kings, that they love and delight in those that speak right. 1. They hate parasites and those that flatter them, and are very willing that all about them should deal faithfully with them and tell them that which is true, whether it be pleasing or displeasing, both concerning persons and things, that every thing should be set in a true light and nothing disguised, ch. xxix. 12 . 2. They not only do… Read the whole commentary →