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Amsal 19:12

Konteks

19:12 A king’s wrath is like¹ the roar of a lion,²

but his favor is like dew on the grass.³

Amsal 16:15

Konteks

16:15 In the light of the king’s face⁴ there is life,

and his favor is like the clouds⁵ of the spring rain.⁶

Amsal 29:26

Konteks

29:26 Many people seek the face⁷ of a ruler,

but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.⁸

[19:12] ¹sn The verse contrasts the “rage” of the king with his “favor” by using two similes. The first simile presents the king at his most dangerous – his anger (e.g., 20:2; Amos 3:4). The second simile presents his favor as beneficial for life (e.g., 16:14-15; 28:15).

[19:12] ²tn Heb “is a roaring like a lion.”

[19:12] ³sn The proverb makes an observation about a king’s power to terrify or to refresh. It advises people to use tact with a king.

[16:15] ⁴tn 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.

[16:15] sn The proverb is the antithesis of 16:14.

[16:15] ⁵tn Heb “cloud.”

[16:15] ⁶tn Heb “latter rain” (so KJV, ASV). 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.

[29:26] ⁷sn The idiom seek the face means to try to obtain favor from someone. According to the proverb, many people assume that true justice depends on the disposition of some earthly ruler.

[29:26] ⁸tn Heb “but from the Lord [is] justice of a man.” The last part uses the construct state followed by the genitive, which here shows the advantage – it is justice for the person. The implication of the matter is that people should seek the Lord’s favor (rather than a human ruler’s) if they want true justice.