Proverbs 16:15

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

Proverbs 16:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
ESV
15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
NLT
15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
MSG
15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.
CSB
15 When a king's face lights up, there is life; his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

Proverbs 16:15 In-Context

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!
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 40:2; S Job 29:24
  • 2. Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 25:2-7
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