Proverbs 16:14

The Passion Translation

The anger of a king releases the messenger of death, but a wise person will know how to pacify his wrath.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

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

Proverbs 15:18

A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings and leaders love to hear godly counsel, and they love those who tell them the truth.

Proverbs 16:15

Life-giving light streams from the presence of a king, and his favor is showered upon those who please him.

Proverbs 17:11

Rebellion thrives in an evil man, so a messenger of vengeance will be sent to punish him.

Proverbs 19:12

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his sweet favor is like a gentle, refreshing rain.

Proverbs 20:2

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion. Do you really want to go and make him angry?

Proverbs 29:26

Everyone curries favor with leaders. But God is the judge, and justice comes from him.

Proverbs 29:8

Arrogant cynics love to pick fights, but the humble and wise love to pursue peace.

Daniel 2:16

Daniel immediately went off to plead with the king for more time so that he could seek the interpretation of the king’s dream.

Mark 6:27

So without delay the king ordered an executioner to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded John in prison.

Acts 12:20

Now, during those days, Herod was engaged in a violent dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a united delegation to Caesarea to appeal to him and reconcile their differences with the king, for Herod controlled their food supply. First they enlisted the support of his trusted personal assistant, Blastus, who secured them an appointment with the king.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors of the Anointed One who carry the message of Christ to the world, as though God were tenderly pleading with them directly through our lips. So we tenderly plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Turn back to God and be reconciled to him.”