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Proverbs 16:14-15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Proverbs 16:14-15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death,(A)
but a wise person can pacify it.
15 A king’s smile means life,
and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.[a]
Footnotes
- 16:15 The last of six sayings about the king. In the previous verse, royal wrath means death; in this verse royal favor means life. It is significant that royal favor is compared to something not under human control—the clouds preceding the spring rains.
Proverbs 16:14-15
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Proverbs 16:14-15
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
and whoever is wise will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15
Good News Translation
Proverbs 16:14-15
Good News Translation
14 A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.
15 The king's favor is like the clouds that bring rain in the springtime—life is there.
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Proverbs 16:14-15
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:14-15
New American Standard Bible
14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death;
But a wise person will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud with the [a](A)spring rain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:15 Lit latter
Proverbs 16:14-15
New International Version
Proverbs 16:14-15
New International Version
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