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Proverbs 20:2
The feare of the King is like the roaring of a lyon: hee that prouoketh him vnto anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
Proverbs 20:2 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 20:2 in other translations
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
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In context
1 Wine is a mocker and strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.
2 The feare of the King is like the roaring of a lyon: hee that prouoketh him vnto anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
3 It is a mans honour to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.
4 The slouthfull will not plowe, because of winter: therefore shall he beg in sommer, but haue nothing.
5 The counsell in the heart of man is like deepe waters: but a man that hath vnderstanding, will drawe it out.
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