Proverbs 16:15

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Psalm 72:6

May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.

Acts 2:28

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

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

Proverbs 19:12

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

Psalm 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 21:6

You bestow on him blessings forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

Psalm 4:6

There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!”

Zechariah 10:1

Ask rain from the Lord in the season of the spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, who gives showers of rain to you, the vegetation in the field to everyone.

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the favor of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.