New International Version
A king's wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.

New Living Translation
The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it.

English Standard Version
A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

Berean Study Bible
The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

New American Standard Bible
The fury of a king is like messengers of death; But a wise person will appease it.

NASB 1995
The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.

NASB 1977
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it.

Amplified Bible
The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death, But a wise man will appease it.

Christian Standard Bible
A king’s fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A king's fury is a messenger of death, but a wise man appeases it.

Contemporary English Version
An angry ruler can put you to death. So be wise! Don't make one angry.

Good News Translation
A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A king's anger announces death, but a wise man makes peace with him.

International Standard Version
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

NET Bible
A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.