Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 16:14

"The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it." — Proverbs 16:14 (ASV)

While Proverbs 16:13 depicts the king as he ought to be, this verse reminds us of the terrible rapidity with which, in the despotic monarchies of the East, punishment, even death, follows royal displeasure.