Proverbs 16:14 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The wrath of a king {is as} messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”

Proverbs 16:14

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

{It is} an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Righteous lips {are} the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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.

How much better {is it} to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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Proverbs 16:1

"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, {is} from the LORD. {preparations: or, disposings}"

Proverbs 16:2

"All the ways of a man {are} clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits."

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. {Commit: Heb. Roll}"

Proverbs 16:4

"The LORD hath made all {things} for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil."

Proverbs 16:5

"Every one {that is} proud in heart {is} an abomination to the LORD: {though} hand {join} in hand, he shall not be unpunished. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}"

Proverbs 16:6

"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD {men} depart from evil."

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