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, “
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
Acts 12:20
Now Herod [Agrippa I] was
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
Messengers
General references
Bible References
Wrath
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Messengers
A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.