Proverbs 16:14

Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.

Proverbs 19:12

The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.

Proverbs 20:2

Fear of a king is like the roar of a lion. Provoke him to anger and sin against yourself.

2 Kings 6:31-33

He exclaimed: May God strike me dead if Elisha is not beheaded before the day is over!

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.

Daniel 3:13-25

Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. They brought these men before the king.

Mark 6:27

He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.

Luke 12:4-5

I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.

Acts 12:20

Herod highly disagreed with them at Tyre and Sidon. But they finally came to an agreement. They secured the support of Blastus a trusted personal servant of the king. They desired peace because their country was supported by the king's country.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making entreaty through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ that you 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 anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
Fear of a king is like the roar of a lion. Provoke him to anger and sin against yourself.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. They brought these men before the king.
Luke 12:4
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.

Messengers

Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
He exclaimed: May God strike me dead if Elisha is not beheaded before the day is over!
Mark 6:27
He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.

But

Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Acts 12:20
Herod highly disagreed with them at Tyre and Sidon. But they finally came to an agreement. They secured the support of Blastus a trusted personal servant of the king. They desired peace because their country was supported by the king's country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making entreaty through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ that you be reconciled to God.

General references

Daniel 2:12
This caused the king to be angry. In fact he became furious! He commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.