Proverbs 16:14

The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
But a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

2 Kings 6:31-33

Then he said, “May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today.”

Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your position, because composure allays great offenses.

Daniel 3:13-25

Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.

Mark 6:27

Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded him to bring back his head. And he went and had him beheaded in the prison,

Luke 12:4-5

“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.

Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one accord they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was fed by the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

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Summary

Proverbs 16:14

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

Wrath

Messengers

Proverbs 17:11

2 Kings 6:31

Mark 6:27

But

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Acts 12:20

2 Corinthians 5:20

General references

Daniel 2:12

Bible References