Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. 2 He who provokes him to anger sins ·deviates (from the standard goal)· against his own life. 1

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In The 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.

In Context

1Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. 2 Whoever is led astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error·by them is not wise. 1

3It is kavod ·weighty glory· for a man to keep aloof from strife; 2 but every fool will be quarreling. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:36But he who sins ·errs (the standard goal)· against me wrongs his own soul. 2 All those who hate me 'ahav ·affectionately love· death.”

Proverbs 19:12The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, 2 but his favor is like dew on the grass. 1

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:2

Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Here is, 1. The mischief of drunkenness: Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging. It is so to the sinner himself; it mocks him, makes a fool of him, promises him that satisfaction which it can never give him. It smiles upon him at first, but at the last it bites. In reflection upon it, it rages in his conscience. It is raging in the body, puts the humours into a ferment. When the wine is in the wit is… Read the whole commentary →

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