Proverbs 20:2

Webster's Bible (1833)

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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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:36 : 36 But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."
  • Prov 19:12 : 12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.
  • 1 Kgs 2:23 : 23 Then king Solomon swore by Yahweh, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah has not spoken this word against his own life.
  • Num 16:38 : 38 even the censers of these sinners against their own lives; and let them be made beaten plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before Yahweh; therefore they are holy; and they shall be a sign to the children of Israel.
  • Prov 16:14-15 : 14 The king's wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
  • Eccl 10:4 : 4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
  • Hos 11:10 : 10 They will walk after Yahweh, Who will roar like a lion; For he will roar, and the children will come trembling from the west.
  • Amos 3:8 : 8 The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Yahweh has spoken. Who can but prophesy?
  • Hab 2:10 : 10 You have devised shame to your house, by cutting off many peoples, and have sinned against your soul.

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    1Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

  • Prov 16:12-14
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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

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  • Prov 28:14-16
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    14Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

    15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

    16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

  • Prov 19:10-12
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    10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

    11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

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  • Prov 29:22
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    22An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.

  • Prov 20:3
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    3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.

  • Prov 24:21
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    21My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

  • Prov 14:16-17
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    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, And a crafty man is hated.

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    25The fear of man proves to be a snare, But whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.

  • Prov 28:1
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    1The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

  • Prov 14:27-29
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    27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, Turning people from the snares of death.

    28In the multitude of people is the king's glory, But in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 14:35
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    35The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

  • Eccl 10:4-5
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    4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

    5There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.

  • Prov 30:30
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    30The lion, which is mightiest among animals, And doesn't turn away for any;

  • Eccl 8:4
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    4for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

  • Prov 8:13
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    13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

  • Prov 15:1
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    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • Prov 22:24-25
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    24Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:

    25Lest you learn his ways, And ensnare your soul.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Job 13:11
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    11Shall not his majesty make you afraid, And his dread fall on you?

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    25But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed, both you and your king."

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    17Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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    36But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death."

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    13The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!"

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    1> An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: "There is no fear of God before his eyes."

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    11A fool vents all of his anger, But a wise man brings himself under control.

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    11Who knows the power of your anger, Your wrath according to the fear that is due to you?

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    13All the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

  • Prov 10:18
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    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

  • Prov 16:32
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    32One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; One who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

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    7You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?

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    11Serve Yahweh with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

  • Prov 17:12
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    12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

  • Job 5:2
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    2For resentment kills the foolish man, And jealousy kills the simple.

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    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.

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    2I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.

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    25When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid. They retreat before his thrashing.