Proverbs 16:15

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 72:6

May he descend like rain upon the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.

Acts 2:28

You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy with Your presence.’

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain; like the spring rains He will water the earth.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Psalm 30:5

For His anger endures but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 21:6

For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him glad with the joy of Your presence.

Psalm 4:6

There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, let the light of Your countenance shine upon us.

Zechariah 10:1

Ask for rain from the Lord during the season of the latter spring rains. And the Lord will make the storm winds; and He will give them showers of rain; all will have vegetation in the field.

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 29:26

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