Proverbs 16:15
King James Version (KJV)
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
In context
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!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:15 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- WEB World English Bible
- In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
- ASV American Standard Version
- In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- In the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
- DBY Darby Translation
- In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- WBS Webster Bible
- In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.