14 The wrath of a king is [as] messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:14-15

Commentary on Proverbs 16:14-15

(Read Proverbs 16:14-15)

Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.