Proverbs 20:2
2 A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
Other Translations of Proverbs 20:2
King James Version
2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
English Standard Version
2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.
The Message
2 Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs - cross them and they bite your head off.
New King James Version
2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
New Living Translation
2 The king's fury is like a lion's roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
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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!