Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Noyes 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 the delight of kings, And they love him who speaketh right things.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:12The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 29:26Many are they who seek the ruler's favor; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Daniel 2:16Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.
Mark 6:27And the king immediately sent one of his guards, and ordered his head to be brought. And he 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 →