Proverbs 16:14-15 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:14-15 MSG (The Message)
An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you’re smart to stay clear of someone like that. Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they’re like spring rain and sunshine.
Proverbs 16:14-15 KJV (King James Version)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: But a wise man will pacify it. In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. In the light of a king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 NCV (New Century Version)
An angry king can put someone to death, so a wise person will try to make him happy. A smiling king can give people life; his kindness is like a spring shower.
Proverbs 16:14-15 ASV (American Standard Version)
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it. In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 NIV (New International Version)
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it. When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
Proverbs 16:14-15 NKJV (New King James Version)
As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it. In the light of the king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death, But a wise man will appease it. In the light of the king’s face is life, And his favor is like a cloud bringing the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 NLT (New Living Translation)
The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Proverbs 16:14-15 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The anger of a king releases the messenger of death, but a wise person will know how to pacify his wrath. Life-giving light streams from the presence of a king, and his favor is showered upon those who please him.
Proverbs 16:14-15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.