Proverbs 19:12

Bible in Basic English (1941)

The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:14-15 : 14 The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it. 15 In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
  • Hos 14:5 : 5 I will put right their errors; freely will my love be given to them, for my wrath is turned away from him.
  • Ps 133:3 : 3 Like the dew of Hermon, which comes down on the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord gave orders for the blessing, even life for ever.
  • Prov 20:2 : 2 The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
  • Prov 28:15 : 15 Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
  • Eccl 8:4 : 4 The word of a king has authority; and who may say to him, What is this you are doing?
  • Dan 2:12-13 : 12 Because of this the king was angry and full of wrath, and gave orders for the destruction of all the wise men of Babylon. 13 So the order went out that the wise men were to be put to death; and they were looking for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.
  • Dan 3:19-23 : 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of wrath, and the form of his face was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: and he gave orders that the fire was to be heated up seven times more than it was generally heated. 20 And he gave orders to certain strong men in his army to put cords on Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego and put them into the burning and flaming fire. 21 Then these men had cords put round them as they were, in their coats, their trousers, their hats, and their clothing, and were dropped into the burning and flaming fire. 22 And because the king's order was not to be put on one side, and the heat of the fire was so great, the men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were burned to death by the flame of the fire. 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, with the cords about them, went down into the burning and flaming fire.
  • Dan 5:19 : 19 And because of the great power he gave him, all peoples and nations and languages were shaking in fear before him: some he put to death and others he kept living, at his pleasure, lifting up some and putting others down as it pleased him.
  • Dan 6:24 : 24 Then the king was very glad, and gave orders for them to take Daniel up out of the hole. So Daniel was taken up out of the hole and he was seen to be untouched, because he had faith in his God.
  • Mic 5:7 : 7 And the rest of Jacob will be among the nations, in the middle of the mass of peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the woods, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep: if he goes through, they will be crushed under foot and pulled to bits, and there will be no saviour.
  • Luke 12:4-5 : 4 And I say to you, my friends, Have no fear of those who may put the body to death, and are able to do no more than that. 5 But I will make clear to you of whom you are to be in fear: of him who after death has power to send you to hell; yes, truly I say, Have fear of him.
  • 2 Sam 23:4 : 4 It is as the light of the morning, when the sun comes up, a morning without clouds; making young grass come to life from the earth.
  • Esth 7:8 : 8 Then the king came back from the garden into the room where they had been drinking; and Haman was stretched out on the seat where Esther was. Then the king said, Is he taking the queen by force before my eyes in my house? And while the words were on the king's lips, they put a cloth over Haman's face.
  • Ps 72:6 : 6 May he come down like rain on the cut grass; like showers watering the earth.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:13-15
    3 verses
    79%

    13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

    14The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

    15In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

  • Prov 19:10-11
    2 verses
    78%

    10Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

    11A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

  • Prov 20:2
    75%

    2The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

  • Prov 14:35
    75%

    35The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

  • Prov 19:13
    73%

    13A foolish son is the destruction of his father; and the bitter arguments of a wife are like drops of rain falling without end.

  • Prov 28:15
    71%

    15Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

  • Prov 14:28-29
    2 verses
    71%

    28A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

    29He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

  • Prov 15:18
    70%

    18An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

  • Prov 29:22
    70%

    22An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

  • Ps 30:5
    69%

    5For his wrath is only for a minute; in his grace there is life; weeping may be for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

  • Prov 15:1
    69%

    1By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

  • Ps 17:12
    69%

    12Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.

  • Prov 24:18
    69%

    18For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.

  • Prov 19:19
    69%

    19A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 28:1-2
    2 verses
    68%

    1The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

    2Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

  • Prov 12:2
    68%

    2A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.

  • Ps 72:6
    68%

    6May he come down like rain on the cut grass; like showers watering the earth.

  • Prov 27:4
    68%

    4Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

  • Job 36:18
    68%

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  • Prov 12:16
    68%

    16A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.

  • Ps 76:10
    67%

    10The ... will give you praise; the rest of ...

  • Prov 16:32
    67%

    32He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.

  • Prov 20:28
    67%

    28Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

  • Prov 14:17
    67%

    17He who is quickly angry will do what is foolish, but the man of good sense will have quiet.

  • Prov 25:15
    67%

    15A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

  • Prov 22:11
    67%

    11He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

  • 2 Sam 23:4
    67%

    4It is as the light of the morning, when the sun comes up, a morning without clouds; making young grass come to life from the earth.

  • Deut 32:2
    67%

    2My teaching is dropping like rain, coming down like dew on the fields; like rain on the young grass and showers on the garden plants:

  • Prov 29:26
    67%

    26The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.

  • Prov 16:10
    67%

    10Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

  • Ps 58:9
    67%

    9Before they are conscious of it, let them be cut down like thorns; let a strong wind take them away like waste growth.

  • Eccl 10:4
    67%

    4If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.

  • Prov 21:1
    67%

    1The king's heart in the hands of the Lord is like the water streams, and by him it is turned in any direction at his pleasure.

  • Jer 23:19
    67%

    19See, the storm-wind of the Lord, even the heat of his wrath, has gone out, a rolling storm, bursting on the heads of the evil-doers.

  • Ps 90:11
    67%

    11Who has knowledge of the power of your wrath, or who takes note of the weight of your passion?

  • Isa 9:18
    67%

    18For evil was burning like a fire; the blackberries and thorns were burned up; the thick woods took fire, rolling up in dark clouds of smoke.

  • Job 4:10
    67%

    10Though the noise of the lion and the sounding of his voice, may be loud, the teeth of the young lions are broken.

  • Prov 30:30
    66%

    30The lion, which is strongest among beasts, not turning from his way for any;

  • Prov 6:34
    66%

    34For bitter is the wrath of an angry husband; in the day of punishment he will have no mercy.

  • Job 40:11
    66%

    11His strength is in his body, and his force in the muscles of his stomach.

  • Dan 4:15
    66%

    15But keep its broken end and its roots still in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass; let him have the young grass of the field for food, and let him be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his part be with the beasts.

  • Jer 25:38
    66%

    38The lion has come out of his secret place, for the land has become a waste because of the cruel sword, and because of the heat of his wrath.

  • Ps 2:5
    66%

    5Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:

  • Job 41:21
    66%

    21Under him are sharp edges of broken pots: as if he was pulling a grain-crushing instrument over the wet earth.

  • Prov 11:23
    66%

    23The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.