Proverbs 16:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

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  • Job 29:23-24 : 23 They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouths wide as for the latter rain. 24 If I smiled at them, they could hardly believe it; and the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
  • Ps 72:6 : 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
  • Prov 19:12 : 12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
  • Hos 6:3 : 3 Then shall we know, if we pursue to know the LORD: his coming is as certain as the morning; and he will come to us like the rain, like the latter and former rain to the earth.
  • Zech 10:1 : 1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make bright clouds and give them showers of rain, to everyone grass in the field.
  • Acts 2:28 : 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.'
  • Ps 4:6 : 6 There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.
  • Ps 21:6 : 6 For you have made him most blessed forever: you have made him exceedingly glad with your presence.
  • Ps 30:5 : 5 For his anger lasts only a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

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    12The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew upon the grass.

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    35The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.

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  • Prov 14:28
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    28In the multitude of people is the king's honor, but in the lack of people is the ruin of the prince.

  • Prov 20:28
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    28Mercy and truth preserve the king, and his throne is upheld by mercy.

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    5For his anger lasts only a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

  • Prov 22:11
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    11He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  • Ps 36:9
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    9For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

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    15Good understanding gives favor, but the way of transgressors is hard.

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    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

  • Prov 29:26
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    26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.

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    15Blessed is the people who know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of your countenance.

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    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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    7Truly the light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.

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    30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.

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    1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule with justice.

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    23A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

  • Prov 22:1
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    13A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

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    6There are many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.

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    16Make your face to shine upon your servant: save me for your mercies' sake.

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    2The fear of a king is like the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

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    25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.

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    2A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of wicked plans will He condemn.

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