Proverbs 16:14

American Standard Version (1901)

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

Acts 12:20

Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king’s country.

Mark 6:27

And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Genesis 40:2

And Pharaoh was wroth against his two officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.

Esther 7:7

And the king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment cometh from Jehovah.

Daniel 2:16

And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.