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Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Proverbs 16:14 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 16:14 in other translations
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
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In context
11 A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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