Proverbs 16:14
King James Version (KJV)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
In context
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:14 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
- WEB World English Bible
- The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.