Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wrath of a king [is] a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it.
New American Standard Bible
But a wise man will appease it.
King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Holman Bible
but a wise man appeases it.
International Standard Version
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.
A Conservative Version
The wrath of a king is messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
American Standard Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Amplified
The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
Bible in Basic English
The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
Darby Translation
The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
Julia Smith Translation
The king's wrath, messengers of death: and a wise man shall expiate it
King James 2000
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will appease it.
Modern King James verseion
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will quiet it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him.
NET Bible
A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
New Heart English Bible
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
The Emphasized Bible
The wrath of a king, meaneth messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Webster
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
World English Bible
The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
13 The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love. 14 The wrath of a king [is] a messenger of death, but one who is wise will appease it. 15 In the light of the face of the king [there is] life, and his favor [is] like a cloud of spring rain.
Phrases
Cross References
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.
2 Kings 6:31-33
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!"
Proverbs 17:11
An evil person will seek 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 post, for calmness can undo great offenses.
Daniel 3:13-25
Then Nebuchadnezzar said in rage and anger to bring in Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; then they brought in these men before the king.
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.
Luke 12:4-5
"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.
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.