15In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.


In Context

12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

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

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

16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Proverbs 16:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of the king’s countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:15When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:15In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.