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Proverbs 16:14

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 16:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 16:14

Theological / Devotional

Wrath. The despot wields arbitrary power. His displeasure means death; consequently wise men try to keep themselves in the favor of the king (see chs. 19:12; 20:2). There is no intention here to defend such despotism, but men are advised how to live with such tyranny (see Eccl. 8:24).

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