Proverbs 16:14

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What does Proverbs 16:14 mean?

Proverbs 16:14 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 16:14

• Proverbs 20:2

  The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

• Proverbs 19:12

  The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

• Ecclesiastes 10:4

  If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

• Luke 12:4-5

  And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

• Proverbs 17:11

  An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

• 2 Kings 6:31-33

  Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day. But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master’s feet behind him? And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the Lord; what should I wait for the Lord any longer?

• Acts 12:20

  And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.

• 2 Corinthians 5:20

  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

• Mark 6:27

  And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

• Daniel 3:13-25

  Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. …

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Context

• Proverbs 16:13

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

• Proverbs 16:14

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

• Proverbs 16:15

  In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

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