Proverbs 16:14

Modern King James Version

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

And Pharaoh was angry against two of his eunuchs, against the chief of the cupbearers and against the chief of the bakers.

Esther 7:7

And the king, arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath, went into the palace garden. And Haman stood up to beg for his life from Esther the queen, for he saw that evil was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.

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 like a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil one seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoever stirs him up to anger sins against his own soul.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.

Proverbs 29:8

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

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

Daniel 2:16

Then Daniel went in and asked of the king that he would give him time, and that he would make known the meaning to the king.

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 in bitter hostility with the men of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him with one accord and, having made Blastus (who had charge of the king's bedroom) their friend, desired peace, because their country was fed by the king's country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Then we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as God exhorting through us, we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.