Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wrath of a king is `as' messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The fury of a king `is' messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.