Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:2

BSB
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
AKJV
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.
CPDV
Just like the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king. Whoever provokes him sins in his own soul.
ERV
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
NHEB
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
SMT
The terror of the king growling as the young lion: he overflowing against him sinned against his soul.

Commentary for Proverbs 20:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:2
Summary
Provoking ruler endangers one's spiritual life
Event
Warning against angering ruler
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom