² A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;^(A)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.^(B)

¹⁴ A king’s wrath is a messenger of death,^(A)
    but the wise will appease it.^(B)

¹⁵ When a king’s face brightens, it means life;^(C)
    his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.^(D)

¹⁵ Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.