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Proverbs 19:12
The wrath of a king is a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
Proverbs 19:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 19:12 in other translations
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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In context
9 A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
10 Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
11 The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression.
12 The wrath of a king is a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
13 A calamity to his father is a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife.
15 Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
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