Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 16 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs emphasizing God's sovereignty: the heart plans its way but the Lord establishes the steps. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes but the Lord weighs the spirit. A king's heart is a stream of …
Other Translations
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
The fury of a king <FI>is<Fi> messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
Cross References
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If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
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He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have …
And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him …
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have …