Proverbs 16:14

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

And Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker,

Esther 7:7

And the king arose in his wrath from the wine-drinking and went into the palace garden, but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 16:15

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

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 19:12

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

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.

Proverbs 29:8

Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness[1] will lay great offenses to rest.

Daniel 2:16

And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.

Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's[5] head. He went and beheaded him in the prison

Acts 12:20

Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.