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The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
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Christian Standard Bible
A king’s fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
English Standard Version
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.
King James Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
New American Standard Bible
The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it.
New International Version
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
New King James Version
As messengers of death is the king’s wrath, But a wise man will appease it.
New Living Translation
The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.
World English Bible
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.