Proverbs 16:14

A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 19:12

A king's wrath is like the growling 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; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

2 Kings 6:31-33

and he said, "May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today."

Proverbs 17:11

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

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.

Daniel 3:13-25

Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king.

Mark 6:27

And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison

Luke 12:4-5

"I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Acts 12:20

Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, 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
A king's wrath is like the growling 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; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king.
Luke 12:4
"I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.

Messengers

Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
and he said, "May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today."
Mark 6:27
And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison

But

Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest.
Acts 12:20
Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

General references

Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.

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