The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: and the wise man will pacify it.
As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.
As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.
For Christ therefore we are ambassadors, God as it were exhorting by us. For Christ, we beseech you, be reconciled to God.
And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him, and having gained Blastus, who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.
But sending an executioner, he commanded that his head should be brought in a dish.
If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.
An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
And Pharao being angry with them (now the one was chief butler and the other chief baker),
A passionate man stirreth up strifes: he that is patient appeaseth those that are stirred up.
Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.
In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.
Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath.
Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.