Proverbs 16:15

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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 21:6

Yea, thou dost make him most blessed for ever; thou dost make him glad with the joy of thy presence.

Psalm 30:5

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

Psalm 4:6

There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O Lord!”

Psalm 72:6

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

Proverbs 16:14

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

Proverbs 19:12

A king's wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew upon the grass.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the Lord a man gets justice.

Hosea 6:3

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

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 men showers of rain, to every one the vegetation in the field.

Acts 2:28

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou wilt make me full of gladness with thy presence.’