Proverbs 16:14

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.

2 Kings 6:31-33

He announced, “May God punish me and do so severely if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today.”

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

Daniel 3:13-25

Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.

Mark 6:27

The king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring John’s head. So he went and beheaded him in prison,

Luke 12:4-5

“And I say to you, My friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.

He had been very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. Together they presented themselves before him. They won over Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, and through him they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “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