15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.
15 In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
15 and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
15 wine to make people happy, Their faces glowing with health, a people well-fed and hearty.
15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, And bread which strengthens man's heart.
15 wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength.
(Read Psalm 104:10-18)
When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does God provide for the inferior creatures, and will he not be a refuge to his people?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:15
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.