Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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.
Cross References
Genesis 40:2Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,
Esther 7:7In his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him.
Proverbs 19:12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 29:26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Daniel 2:16So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation.
Mark 6:27So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the 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 →