NET Bible
"The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself."
— Proverbs 20:2, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he asks for grain but has nothing.
Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.