Proverbs 16:14
World English Bible (WEB)
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
In context
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:14 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
- KJV King James Version
- The wrath of a king is as messengers 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.