Proverbs 16:14
A king's wrath is a messenger of death 1 but a wise man will try to calm his anger. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
13A king delights in lips that say what is right 1 and he loves the one who speaks directly. 1
15In the light of a king's face is life 1 and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain. 1
Cross References
Genesis 40:2Pharaoh was angry with his two officials, the chief of the cupbearers and the chief of the bakers.
Esther 7:7The king got up in a rage from the wine-drinking at the feast and went into the palace garden, but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther. He saw that disaster was being decided against him by the king.
Proverbs 19:12The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion, 1 but his favor is like dew on the grass. 1
Proverbs 29:26Many are those who seek the face of the ruler, 1 but from Yahweh is justice for a person. 1
Daniel 2:16Then Daniel went in and requested an appointment with the king so that he could present the interpretation to the king.
Mark 6:27So the king sent a soldier from his guard and commanded him to bring him John's head. The guard 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 →