New International Version
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

American Standard Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.

Berean Study Bible
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it.

English Revised Version
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

King James Bible
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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

Young's Literal Translation
The fury of a king is messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.

Proverbs 16:14 Additional Translations ...