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The king`s wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.
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The Reality of Royal Wrath
Commentators explain that this verse reflects the harsh reality of ancient monarchies. A king's displeasure wasn't a small matter; it could be a death sentence delivered with terrifying speed. The phrase "messengers of death" was often literal, highlighting the immense and unchecked power a ruler wielded.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death Or, "angels of death", as the Targum. As the wrath of Ahasuerus was …
Those are fools who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.
