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# General Information:
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Verse 15 contrasts with verse 14.
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# In the light of a king's face is life
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The writer speaks of an expression of joy on the king's face as if his face emitted light. Alternate translation: "When the king is cheerful, people live" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain
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The writer compares the king showing favor towards someone with a cloud that brings rain to make crops grow. Both promise blessing to those who receive them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-simile]])
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