Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:14

BSB
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
AKJV
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
CPDV
The indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.
ERV
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
NHEB
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
SMT
The king's wrath, messengers of death: and a wise man shall expiate it.

Commentary for Proverbs 16:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 16:14
Summary
Royal anger is lethal; wisdom pacifies dangerous monarchs
Event
Wise person mollifies enraged ruler
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching