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Proverbs 20:2
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Proverbs 20:2
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A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
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Proverbs 20:2 in Other Translations
KJV
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The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
ESV
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The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.
NLT
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The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
MSG
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Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs - cross them and they bite your head off.
CSB
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A king's terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
Proverbs 20:2 In-Context
1
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
3
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
4
Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
5
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
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Proverbs 19:12
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Esther 7:7
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Proverbs 16:14
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Proverbs 8:36
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