Proverbs 16:14

Lighthouse Bible 2006

The anger of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

And Pharaoh was angry against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

Esther 7:7

And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his anger went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him who speaks right.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s face is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s anger is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

A man’s fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion: he who provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor; but every man’s judgment comes from the LORD.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses.

Daniel 2:16

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Acts 12:20

And Herod was highly displeased with the people of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God pleaded with you by us: we appeal to you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.