Proverbs 20:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:36 : 36 But the one who misses me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."
  • Prov 19:12 : 12 A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
  • 1 Kgs 2:23 : 23 King Solomon then swore an oath by the LORD,“May God judge me severely, if Adonijah does not pay for this request with his life!
  • Num 16:38 : 38 As for the censers of these men who sinned at the cost of their lives, they must be made into hammered sheets for covering the altar, because they presented them before the LORD and sanctified them. They will become a sign to the Israelites.”
  • Prov 16:14-15 : 14 A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it. 15 In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
  • Eccl 10:4 : 4 If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.
  • Hos 11:10 : 10 God Will Restore the Exiles to Israel He will roar like a lion, and they will follow the LORD; when he roars, his children will come trembling from the west.
  • Amos 3:8 : 8 A lion has roared! Who is not afraid? The Sovereign LORD has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy?
  • Hab 2:10 : 10 Your schemes will bring shame to your house. Because you destroyed many nations, you will self-destruct.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 20:1
    78%

    1Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

  • Prov 16:12-14
    3 verses
    78%

    12Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

    14A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

  • Prov 28:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

    15Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

    16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

  • Prov 19:10-12
    3 verses
    75%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

    11A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

    12A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

  • Prov 29:22
    75%

    22An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

  • Prov 20:3
    75%

    3It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

  • Prov 24:21
    74%

    21Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 29:25
    73%

    25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.

  • Prov 19:23
    73%

    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • Prov 28:1
    73%

    1Α wicked person fled, though no one was pursuing, but the righteous person can be as confident as a lion.

  • Prov 14:27-29
    3 verses
    72%

    27The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

    28A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

    29Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

  • Prov 14:35
    72%

    35The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

  • Eccl 10:4-5
    2 verses
    72%

    4If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

    5I have seen another misfortune on the earth: It is an error a ruler makes.

  • Prov 30:30
    71%

    30a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything;

  • Eccl 8:4
    71%

    4Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”

  • Prov 8:13
    71%

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Prov 15:1
    71%

    1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

  • Prov 16:10
    71%

    10The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

  • Prov 22:24-25
    2 verses
    71%

    24Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

    25lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

  • Prov 15:18
    71%

    18A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

  • Job 13:11
    71%

    11Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?

  • 1 Sam 12:25
    71%

    25But if you continue to do evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”

  • 1 Pet 2:17
    71%

    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

  • Prov 8:36
    71%

    36But the one who misses me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."

  • Prov 22:13
    71%

    13The sluggard has said,“There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!”

  • Ps 36:1
    71%

    1For the music director; written by the LORD’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

  • Prov 29:11
    70%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Ps 90:11
    70%

    11Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

  • Deut 17:13
    70%

    13Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and not be so presumptuous again.

  • Prov 10:18
    70%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

  • Prov 16:32
    70%

    32Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

  • Ps 76:7
    70%

    7You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger?

  • Ps 2:11
    70%

    11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror!

  • Prov 17:12
    70%

    12It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

  • Job 5:2
    70%

    2For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

  • Prov 19:3
    70%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Eccl 8:2
    70%

    2Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

  • Job 41:25
    70%

    25When it rises up, the mighty are terrified, at its thrashing about they withdraw.