14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. 15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring 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.