14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
14 An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you're smart to stay clear of someone like that.
14 As messengers of death is the king's wrath, But a wise man will appease it.
14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:14
Commentary on Proverbs 16:14-15
(Read Proverbs 16:14-15)
Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.