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Proverbs 20:2
The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 scoffer, and strong drink, a brawler, every one therefore who erreth therein, is unwise.
2 The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.
3 Honour, hath the man who sitteth away from strife, but, any fool, may break through.
4 By reason of the autumn, a sluggard will not plough, therefore shall he beg in harvest, and there be nothing.
5 Deep water, is counsel in a man’s heart, but, a man of understanding, will draw it out.
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