Parallel Verses
Amplified
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
New American Standard Bible
He who provokes him to anger
King James Version
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Holman Bible
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
International Standard Version
A king's anger is like a lion's roar; anyone who angers him forfeits his life.
A Conservative Version
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger sins [against] his own life.
American Standard Version
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Bible in Basic English
The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
Darby Translation
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Julia Smith Translation
The terror of the king growling as the young lion: he overflowing against him sinned against his soul.
King James 2000
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whosoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Roaring like the lion [is the] dreaded anger of a king; he who provokes him forfeits his life.
Modern King James verseion
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoever stirs him up to anger sins against his own soul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The king ought to be feared as the roaring of a lion; whoso provoketh him unto anger, offendeth against his own soul.
NET Bible
The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.
New Heart English Bible
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
The Emphasized Bible
The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.
Webster
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
World English Bible
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fear of a king is a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foolproof Instructions
1
And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
Cross References
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
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.