Proverbs 16:15

New International Reader's Version

When a king’s face is happy, it means life. His favor is like rain in the spring.

Cross References

Psalm 21:6

You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him.

Psalm 30:5

His anger lasts for only a moment. But his favor lasts for a person’s whole life. Weeping can stay for the night. But joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 4:6

Lord, many are asking, “Who will make us successful?” Lord, may you do good things for us.

Psalm 72:6

May he be like rain falling on the fields. May he be like showers watering the earth.

Proverbs 16:14

An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar. But his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 29:26

Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.

Hosea 6:3

Let’s recognize him as the Lord. Let’s keep trying to know him. You can be sure the sun will rise. And you can be just as sure the Lord will appear. He will come to renew us like the winter rains. He will be like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Zechariah 10:1

People of Judah, ask the Lord to send rain in the spring. He is the one who sends the thunderstorms. He sends down showers of rain on all people. He gives everyone the plants in the fields.

Acts 2:28

You always show me the path that leads to life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you.’ (Psalm 16:8–11)