Proverbs 16:15

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Psalm 21:6

Great is his glory in your victory; majesty and splendor you confer upon him.

Psalm 30:5

Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; give thanks to his holy memory.

Psalm 4:6

Offer fitting sacrifices and trust in the Lord.

Psalm 72:6

May he be like rain coming down upon the fields, like showers watering the earth,

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 29:26

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

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming. He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.”

Zechariah 10:1

Ask the Lord for rain in the spring season, the Lord who brings storm clouds, and heavy rains, who gives to everyone grain in the fields.

Acts 2:28

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’