15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:15

King James Version

15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

English Standard Version

15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

The Message

15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.

New King James Version

15 In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

New Living Translation

15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.

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.