Proverbs 16:14

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:14

Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

BSB text & permissions

KJV

King James Version

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

KJV text & permissions

WEB

World English Bible

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

WEB text & permissions

ASV

American Standard Version

The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

ASV text & permissions

BLB

Berean Literal Bible

BLB is available for the New Testament only in this reader.

BLB text & permissions

READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 16

¹² Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

¹³ Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

¹⁴ The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

¹⁵ When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

¹⁶ How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Read the full chapter →