Proverbs 16:14-15
Proverbs 16:14-15 The Message (MSG)
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 King James Version (KJV)
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 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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 New Century Version (NCV)
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 American Standard Version (ASV)
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 New International Version (NIV)
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 New King James Version (NKJV)
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 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 New Living Translation (NLT)
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.