Proverbs 20:2

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.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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.

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