Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:14
American Standard Version
The wrath of a king is `as' messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Amplified® Bible
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Contemporary English Version
An angry ruler can put you to death. So be wise! Don't make one angry.
Darby English Version
The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
Good News Bible
A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
New American Standard Bible
The fury of a king is {like} messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
New International Version
A king's wrath is a messenger of death,
but a wise man will appease it.
New King James Version
As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The fury of a king resembles messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.
Revised Standard Version
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
Young's Literal Translation
The fury of a king `is' messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.