Proverbs 16:15

Modern

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Traditional

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

Literal

In the light of the face of a king is life, and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.

Latin

In hilaritate vultus regis vita, et clementia ejus quasi imber serotinus.

Hebrew

English

When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

The king is powerful. People should avoid making him angry and try to earn his favor.

This series of sayings reflects on the king, who symbolizes God's power on Earth.

Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
Job 29:23–24
They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.
Acts 2:28
You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
Hosea 6:3
So 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.
Psalm 21:6
For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
Proverbs 19:12
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Psalm 30:5
For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 4:6
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Zechariah 10:1
Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.