Berean Standard Bible
“When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.”
Proverbs 16 gathers sayings about God's sovereignty over human plans and about the responsibility of rulers. Several verses address kings and authority.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
World English Bible (WEB)
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
King James Version (KJV)
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In the light of the king`s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
In the light of the king's face there is life; and his approval is like a cloud of spring rain.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
En la alegría del rostro del rey está la vida; y su benevolencia es como nube de lluvia tardía.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El rostro radiante del rey es signo de vida; su favor es como lluvia en primavera.
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