Proverbs 16:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.”
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“When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.”
King James Version · Public Domain“In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“In the light of a king's face <FI>is<Fi> life, And his good-will <FI>is<Fi> as a cloud of the latter rain.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 16:15 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 29:23They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.
- Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
- Psalms 21:6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
- Psalms 30:5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
- Psalms 72:6May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
- Proverbs 19:12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
- Proverbs 29:26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
- Hosea 6:3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
- Zechariah 10:1Ask the LORD for rain in springtime;the LORD makes the storm clouds,and He will give everyone showers of rainand crops in the field.
- Acts 2:28You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
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