Proverbs 16:14
An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
In Context
13People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
15If the king is smiling, you'll live; his blessing is like the clouds that bring spring rain.
Cross References
Genesis 40:2Pharaoh was angry with these two royal officials—the chief cupbearer and chief baker—
Esther 7:7The king was furious. He got up, leaving his wine, and went out into the palace garden. Haman stayed behind to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he realized the king planned an evil end for him.
Proverbs 19:12When a king gets angry, he sounds like a roaring lion; but his kindness is as soft as dew on the grass.
Proverbs 29:26Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
Daniel 2:16Daniel immediately went to see the king and asked for more time to explain the dream and its meaning to him.
Mark 6:27So he immediately sent an executioner to bring him John's head. After beheading 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 →