Proverbs 16:15

New International Version

When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Cross References

Psalm 21:6

Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psalm 4:6

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.

Psalm 72:6

May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.

Hosea 6:3

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Zechariah 10:1

Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone.

Acts 2:28

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