Proverbs 16:14

New American Bible - revised edition

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise person can pacify it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

Pharaoh was angry with his two officials, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,

Proverbs 15:18

The ill-tempered stir up strife, but the patient settle disputes.

Proverbs 16:13

The king takes delight in honest lips, and whoever speaks what is right he loves.

Proverbs 16:15

A king’s smile means life, and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Proverbs 17:11

The wicked pursue only rebellion, and a merciless messenger is sent against them.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; those who incur his anger forfeit their lives.

Proverbs 29:26

Many curry favor with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers enflame the city, but the wise calm the fury.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

Daniel 2:16

Daniel went and asked for time from the king, that he might give him the interpretation.

Mark 6:27

So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison.

Acts 12:20

He had long been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, who now came to him in a body. After winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they sued for peace because their country was supplied with food from the king’s territory.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.