Proverbs 16:14

God's Word

A king’s anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

Pharaoh was angry with his chief cupbearer and his chief baker.

Esther 7:7

The king was furious as he got up from dinner and went into the palace garden. But Haman stayed to beg Queen Esther for his life, because he saw that the king had a terrible end in mind for him.

Proverbs 15:18

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.

Proverbs 16:15

When the king is cheerful, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

Proverbs 17:11

A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⌞to punish⌟ him.

Proverbs 19:12

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion. Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but justice for humanity comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Daniel 2:16

Daniel went and asked the king to give him some time so that he could explain the dream’s meaning.

Mark 6:27

Immediately, the king sent a guard and ordered him to bring John’s head. The guard cut off John’s head in prison.

Acts 12:20

Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They were going to meet with Herod. They had agreed on what they wanted to do: They enlisted the help of Blastus to ask Herod for terms of peace. This was because their cities depended on Herod for their food supply. (Blastus was in charge of the king’s living quarters.)

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.