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Proverbs 16:14
The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
Proverbs 16:14 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 beam and balances are Jehovah's, His work are all the stones of the bag.
12 An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
13 The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
14 The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
15 In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 To get wisdom--how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
17 A highway of the upright is, `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
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