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 (KJV)

Other Translations

The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth `against' his own life.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
- Basic English Bible

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
- Darby Bible

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
- Webster's Bible

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
- World English Bible

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.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger forfeiteth his life.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:2


20:2 The fear - The terror which the wrath of a king causes.


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