KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Proverbs 16:14 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “The wrath” | חֲמַת | Heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever) | wrath |
| “of a king” | מֶ֥לֶךְ | A king | king |
| “is as” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “messengers” | מַלְאֲכֵי | A messenger; specifically, of God, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) | messengers |
| “of death:” | מָ֑וֶת | Death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin | death |
| “but a wise” | חָכָ֣ם | Wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful) | wise |
| “man” | וְאִ֖ישׁ | A man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) | man |
| “will pacify” | יְכַפְּרֶֽנָּה׃ | To cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel | pacify |
| “it.” | יְכַפְּרֶֽנָּה׃ | To cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel | it |
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12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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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