Proverbs 16:14

New English Translation

A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

Pharaoh was enraged with his two officials, the cupbearer and the baker,

Esther 7:7

In rage the king arose from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden. Meanwhile, Haman stood to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king had now determined a catastrophic end for him.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:13

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 20:2

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

Proverbs 29:26

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Proverbs 29:8

Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Daniel 2:16

So Daniel went in and requested the king to grant him time, that he might disclose the interpretation to the king.

Mark 6:27

So the king sent an executioner at once to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded John in prison.

Acts 12:20

Now Herod was having an angry quarrel with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they joined together and presented themselves before him. And after convincing Blastus, the king’s personal assistant, to help them, they asked for peace, because their country’s food supply was provided by the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”