Proverbs 16:14 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 16:14

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For ^aa throne is established by righteousness.

13 ^aRighteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will ^aappease it.

15 In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a ^acloud of the latter rain.

16 ^aHow much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

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.

New English Translation
A king’s wrath¹ is like² a messenger of death,³ but a wise person appeases it.⁴