12 A king's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:12

King James Version

12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

English Standard Version

12 A king's wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

The Message

12 Mean-tempered leaders are like mad dogs; the good-natured are like fresh morning dew.

New King James Version

12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

New Living Translation

12 The king's anger is like a lion's roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:12

Commentary on Proverbs 19:12

(Read Proverbs 19:12)

Christ is a King, whose wrath against his enemies will be as the roaring of a lion, and his favour to his people as the refreshing dew.