Proverbs 20:2


The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Proverbs 8:36


“But he who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself;
All those who hate me love and court death.”

Proverbs 19:12


The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.

1 Kings 2:23

Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do the same to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not requested this [deplorable] thing against his own life.

Numbers 16:38

As for the censers of these people who have sinned at the cost of their lives, have the censers made into hammered sheets as a plating for the altar [of burnt offering], for they were presented before the Lord and they are sacred. They shall be a [warning] sign to the sons of Israel.”

Proverbs 16:14-15


The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.

Hosea 11:10


They will walk after the Lord [in obedience and worship],
Who will roar like a lion;
He will roar [summoning them]
And His sons will come trembling from the west.

Amos 3:8


The lion has roared! Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken [to the prophets]! Who can but prophesy?

Habakkuk 2:10


“You have devised a shameful thing for your house
By cutting off and putting an end to many peoples;
So you are sinning against your own life and forfeiting it.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

General references

Bible References

Fear

Proverbs 16:14

The wrath of a king is like a messenger of death,
But a wise man will appease it.
Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Hosea 11:10

They will walk after the Lord [in obedience and worship],
Who will roar like a lion;
He will roar [summoning them]
And His sons will come trembling from the west.
Amos 3:8

The lion has roared! Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken [to the prophets]! Who can but prophesy?

Sinneth

Proverbs 8:36

“But he who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself;
All those who hate me love and court death.”
1 Kings 2:23
Then King Solomon swore by the Lord, saying, “May God do the same to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not requested this [deplorable] thing against his own life.

General references

Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.