King James Bible
KJVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. | |
World English BibleWEB | The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
World English Bible
WEBThe king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
King James Bible
KJVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
American Standard Version
ASVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
World English Bible
WEBThe king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.