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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 · Webster 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 A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'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 a 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? and to get understanding 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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