Proverbs 16:15
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16:15In the light of the king’s face52 there is life,
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- 52 Heb “the light of the face of the king.” This expression is a way of describing the king’s brightened face, his delight in what is taking place. This would mean life for those around him. The proverb is the antithesis of 16:14.
- 53 Heb “cloud.”
- 54 Heb “latter rain” (so , ). The favor that this expression represents is now compared to the cloud of rain that comes with the “latter” rain or harvest rain. The point is that the rain cloud was necessary for the successful harvest; likewise the king’s pleasure will ensure the success and the productivity of the people under him. E.g., also Psalm 72:15–17; the prosperity of the land is portrayed as a blessing on account of the ideal king.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
In the light of a king’s face there is life,
and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
When a king’s face brightens, it means life;
his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.
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NLTNew Living Translation
When the king smiles, there is life;
his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
In the light of the face of the king there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud of spring rain.
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KJV 1900King James Version
In the light of the king’s countenance is life;
And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
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