New American Standard Bible 2020
Proverbs 16:14
14The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it.
Proverbs 16:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
- New International Version (NIV)A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it.
Context of Proverbs 16:14
12It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Because a throne is established on righteousness. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved. The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it. 15In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain. 16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:14 word by word
חֲמַת־מֶ֥לֶךְ מַלְאֲכֵי־מָ֑וֶת וְאִ֖ישׁ חָכָ֣ם יְכַפְּרֶֽנָּה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:14
- Proverbs 19:12A king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.
- Proverbs 20:2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; One who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
- Daniel 3:13Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.
- Luke 12:4“Now I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.
- Proverbs 17:11A rebellious person seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- 2 Kings 6:31Then he said, “May God do so to me and more so, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today.”
- Mark 6:27Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded him to bring back his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,
- Ecclesiastes 10:4If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.
- Acts 12:20Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one mind they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was supported with grain from the king’s country.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Commentaries on Proverbs 16:14
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14While Proverbs 16:13 depicts the king as he ought to be, this verse reminds us of the terrible rapidity with which, in the despotic monarchies of the East, punishment, even death, follows royal displeasure.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-15Verses 14-15 Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-15The king is powerful. People should avoid making him angry and try to earn his favor.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. This wrath, so terrible and certain, like messengers of death (1Ki 2:25), can be appeased by the wise.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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