2 The fear of a king 'is' a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:2

Commentary on Proverbs 20:2

(Read Proverbs 20:2)

How formidable kings are to those who provoke them! how much more foolish then is it to provoke the King of kings!