Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Messengers
General references
Bible References
Wrath
Proverbs 19:12
The rage of a king growls like a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
Roaring like the lion [is the] dreaded anger of a king; he who provokes him forfeits his life.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar said in rage and anger to bring in Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; then they brought in these men before the king.
Luke 12:4
"And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after these [things] do not have anything more to do.
Messengers
Proverbs 17:11
An evil person will seek only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
Then he said, "May God do to me and thus may he add, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today!"
Mark 6:27
And immediately the king sent an executioner [and] ordered [him] to bring his head. And 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 post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
Acts 12:20
Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. So they came to him with one purpose, and [after] persuading Blastus, {the king's chamberlain}, they asked for peace, because their country was supported with food from the king's country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as [if] God were imploring [you] through us. We beg [you] on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
General references
Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king became angry, and he became very much enraged, and he said [that] all the wise men of Babylon [are] to be destroyed.