Proverbs 16:15

English Standard Version 2016

In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

Cross References

Psalm 72:6

May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!

Acts 2:28

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’

Hosea 6:3

Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.”

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Psalm 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 21:6

For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

Psalm 4:6

There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”

Zechariah 10:1

Ask rain from the Lord in the season of the spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain, to everyone the vegetation in the field.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that a man gets justice.