Proverbs 16:15

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 21:6

For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

Psalm 4:6

Many say, “Who can show us anything good?” Smile upon us, Lord!

Psalm 72:6

He will descend like rain on the mown grass, like showers that drench the earth.

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 29:26

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

Hosea 6:3

So let us acknowledge him! Let us seek to acknowledge the Lord! He will come to our rescue as certainly as the appearance of the dawn, as certainly as the winter rain comes, as certainly as the spring rain that waters the land.”

Zechariah 10:1

Ask the Lord for rain in the season of the late spring rains – the Lord who causes thunderstorms – and he will give everyone showers of rain and green growth in the field.

Acts 2:28

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