Proverbs 20:2

Proverbs 20:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;

those who anger him forfeit their lives.

2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;

One who provokes him to anger 20:2 Lit sins againstforfeits his own life.

2The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;

He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

2The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;

Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

2The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion;

whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.20:2 Literally sins against his own soul

2A king’s anger brings terror like a lion’s roar.

Anyone who makes him angry may lose their life.