Verse 2
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
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.