Proverbs 16:14


The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 19:12


The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.

Proverbs 20:2


The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever 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;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.

Daniel 3:13-25

Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king.

Mark 6:27

So the king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring back John’s head. And he went and had John 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 nothing more that they can do.

Acts 12:20

Now Herod [Agrippa I] was extremely angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and their delegates came to him in a united group, and after persuading Blastus, the king’s chamberlain [to support their cause], they asked for peace, because their country was fed by [imports of grain and other goods from] the king’s country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Wrath

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king.
Luke 12:4
“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Messengers

Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
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!”
Mark 6:27
So the king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring back John’s head. And he went and had John beheaded in the prison,

But

Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Acts 12:20
Now Herod [Agrippa I] was extremely angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and their delegates came to him in a united group, and after persuading Blastus, the king’s chamberlain [to support their cause], they asked for peace, because their country was fed by [imports of grain and other goods from] the king’s country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.

General references

Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.