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Proverbs 16:14

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

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  1. Proverbs 16:12

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

  2. Proverbs 16:13

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

  3. Proverbs 16:15

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

  4. Proverbs 16:16

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

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.