Proverbs 16:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:14 — KJV
“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”
— Proverbs 16:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:14 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:14
“Likewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:14: wrath, king, wise
“The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:14: wrath, king, wise
“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: befallen...: Heb. found us”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:14: king, messengers
“And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:14: king, messengers
“And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:14: king, messengers
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