14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,

but the wise will appease it.

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,

and a wise man will appease it.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:

But a wise man will pacify it.

14 The anger of the king is a deadly threat;

the wise will try to appease it.

14 As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,

But a wise man will appease it.

14 An angry king can put someone to death,

so a wise person will try to make him happy.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death;

But a wise man will pacify it.

14 The fury of a king is as messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.

14 A king’s anger announces death, 

but a wise man makes peace with him. 

14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,

but a wise man appeases it.

14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,

and whoever is wise will appease it.

14 An angry king can order your death.

But a wise man will try to calm him down.

14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death,

But a wise man will appease it.