Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
– Proverbs 16:14
A king is in a position of power, which means he has great power to do good or evil (Proverbs 19:12). It is unwise then to provoke a king or powerful leader (Proverbs 20:2). This power can give way to a tyrant using it for his own whims and purposes. The word for
pacify is a word used for atonement, or covering. The
wise man seeks to cover, or alleviate the
wrath of a king. Wisdom seeks peace rather than inciting strife (Proverbs 25:15).
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Posted by Jeff Short on Monday, August 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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