Proverbs 16:14

Bible in Basic English 1965

The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

And Pharaoh was angry with his two servants, with the chief wine-servant and the chief bread-maker;

Esther 7:7

And the king in his wrath got up from the feast and went into the garden: and Haman got to his feet to make a prayer for his life to Esther the queen: for he saw that the king's purpose was evil against him.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

Proverbs 17:11

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

Proverbs 29:26

The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:8

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

Daniel 2:16

And Daniel went in and made a request to the king to give him time and he would make clear the sense of his dream to the king.

Mark 6:27

And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,

Acts 12:20

Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon: and they came to him, all together, and having made friends with Blastus, the controller of the king's house, they made a request for peace, because their country was dependent on the king's country for its food.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are the representatives of Christ, as if God was making a request to you through us: we make our request to you, in the name of Christ, be at peace with God.