Bible verse

Proverbs 16:15

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Proverbs 16:15 · BSB

Proverbs 16:15 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Read all of Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16:15 in other translations

KJV

In the light of the king’s countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.

ASV

In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

ERV

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

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