Bible verse
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 20.
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
4 The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
KJV
The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.
ASV
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
ERV
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
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