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Proverbs 16:14 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 16:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”
Proverbs 16:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. Chamat-melekh mal'akhey-mavet (חֲמַת־מֶלֶךְ מַלְאֲכֵי־מָוֶת, the wrath of a king—messengers of death). Royal anger dispatches death like sending messengers. Ve'ish chakham yekhaperennah (וְאִישׁ חָכָם יְכַפְּרֶנָּה, but a wise man will pacify it). Kaphar (כָּפַר, atone, pacify, appease) describes the wise person's skillful calming of dangerous wrath. Ancient kings wielded absolute power—provoking their anger meant death. Wisdom navigates this perilously. Ultimately, God's wrath requires atonement only Christ provides...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:14
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“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
“but his favor is like dew on the grass.”
“don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”
“and”
“and commanded to bring John's head”
“Meshach”
“God do so to me”