King James Version with Apocrypha
"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, King James Version with Apocrypha
“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 as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against 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.”
“The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.”
“As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.”
“The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.”
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.