Proverbs 16:14

Modern English Version

The wrath of kings is as messengers of death, but a man of wisdom will appease it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

Pharaoh was angry with his two officials, with the chief of the cupbearers and with the chief of the bakers.

Esther 7:7

And the king arose from the banquet of wine in his wrath and went into the palace garden. But Haman remained to plead for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s countenance is life, and his favor is like a cloud of a spring rain.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion; so a fierce messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; he who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the favor of a ruler, but justice for man comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the angry spirit of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your position, for calmness pacifies great offenses.

Daniel 2:16

Then Daniel went in and desired of the king that he would give him time in order that he could tell the king the interpretation.

Mark 6:27

So the king immediately sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. He went and beheaded him in the prison,

Acts 12:20

Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him in unity, and having made Blastus, the king’s personal servant, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed by the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us. We implore you in Christ’s stead: Be reconciled to God.