Proverbs 16:14 in the World English Bible
The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Context
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.