Proverbs 16:15 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

When the king is cheerful, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

BBE:

In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.

DBY:

In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour 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.

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.

YLT:

In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 16:15 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

16:15 In the light of a king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] {i} as a cloud of the latter rain.
(i) Which is most comfortable to the dry ground.

WES:

16:15 A cloud - As acceptable as those clouds which bring the latter rain, whereby the fruits are filled and ripened a little before the harvest.

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Approval Brightens Bring Cloud Clouds Countenance Face Favor Favour Good-will King's Latter Rain Spring

Approval Brightens Cloud Clouds Countenance Face Favor Favour Good-Will King's Light Means Rain Spring

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