Proverbs 16:15

“In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king's countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
- King James Version

In the light of a king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud with the spring rain.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

In the light of the king's countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
- Basic English Bible

In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- Darby Bible

In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- Webster's Bible

In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
- World English Bible

In the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
- Youngs Literal Bible

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 16:15

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:15

16:15 A cloud - As acceptable as those clouds which bring the latter rain, whereby the fruits are filled and ripened a little before the harvest.


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