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Proverbs 16:14
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Proverbs 16:14
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A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
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Proverbs 16:14 in Other Translations
KJV
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The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
ESV
14
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
NLT
14
The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.
MSG
14
An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.
CSB
14
A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.
Proverbs 16:14 In-Context
12
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15
When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
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Genesis 40:2
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Job 29:24
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Proverbs 20:2
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Proverbs 19:12
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Proverbs 25:15
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Proverbs 29:8
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Ecclesiastes 10:4
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