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Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Proverbs 16:14 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
16 To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
17 The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
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