Proverbs 20:2

The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth `against' his own life.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
- Basic English Bible

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
- Darby Bible

As the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king: he that provoketh him, sinneth against his own soul.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
- English Revised Version

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:2

20:2 The fear - The terror which the wrath of a king causes.