Proverbs 16:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

An angry ruler can put you to death. So be wise! Don't make one angry.

Cross References

Esther 7:7

The king was so angry that he got up, left his wine, and went out into the palace garden. Haman realized that the king had already decided what to do with him, and he stayed and begged Esther to save his life.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 16:13

and like honesty and truth.

Proverbs 16:15

When a ruler is happy and pleased with you, it's like refreshing rain, and you will live.

Proverbs 17:11

Cruel people want to rebel, and so vicious attackers will be sent against them.

Proverbs 19:12

An angry king roars like a lion, but when a king is pleased, it's like dew on the crops.

Proverbs 20:2

An angry ruler is like a roaring lion— make either one angry, and you are dead.

Proverbs 29:26

Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:8

Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.

Daniel 2:16

Daniel rushed off and said to the king, “If you will just give me some time, I'll explain your dream.”

Mark 6:27

At once he ordered a guard to cut off John's head there in prison.

Acts 12:20

Herod and the people of Tyre and Sidon were very angry with each other. But their country got its food supply from the region that he ruled. So a group of them went to see Blastus, who was one of Herod's high officials. They convinced Blastus that they wanted to make peace between their cities and Herod,

2 Corinthians 5:20

We were sent to speak for Christ, and God is begging you to listen to our message. We speak for Christ and sincerely ask you to make peace with God.