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

The fury of a king is like messengers of death,
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

A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
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

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
The wrath
חמא חמה 
Chemah 
Usage: 124

of a king
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

is as messengers
מלאך 
Mal'ak 
Usage: 213

of death
מות 
Maveth 
Usage: 156

but a wise
חכם 
Chakam 
Usage: 137

man
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

References

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Hastings

Watsons

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.



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.

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