Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
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)
Proverbs 20:2 Context
1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
"The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul." Proverbs 20:2 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for 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.
Other Translations for Proverbs 20:2
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 20:2
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:2
20:2 The fear - The terror which the wrath of a king causes.
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