Proverbs 16:14

Tree of Life Version

A king’s fury is like messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it.

Cross References

Genesis 40:2

Pharaoh was angry with his two officials, with the chief of the cupbearers and with the chief of the bakers.

Esther 7:7

Enraged, the king got up from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden. But Haman stayed behind to plead with Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king had determined a catastrophic end for him.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.

Proverbs 16:15

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

Proverbs 17:11

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

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s wrath is like a roaring lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like a lion’s growl. Whoever provokes him endangers his life.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but from Adonai one receives justice.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers incite a city, but wise men turn away anger.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.

Daniel 2:16

So Daniel went in and asked the king to grant him time, so that he might disclose the interpretation to the king.

Mark 6:27

Immediately the king sent an executioner and gave orders to bring John’s head. And the executioner went out and beheaded John in the prison,

Acts 12:20

Now it happened that Herod was furious with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him, united. Having won over Blastus, the king’s personal aide, they began asking for peace—because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are therefore ambassadors for Messiah, as though God were making His appeal through us. We beg you on behalf of Messiah, be reconciled to God.