Proverbs 16:14
“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 16:14 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Des Königs Grimm gleicht Todesboten; aber ein weiser Mann versöhnt ihn.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte: mas el hombre sabio la evitará.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
A ira do rei é como mensageiros de morte; mas o homem sábio a apaziguará.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
A fúria de um rei é um mensageiro da morte, mas o homem sábio tentará aplacar a sua ira.
📖 Proverbs 16:14 in Context
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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