Proverbs 20:2
Proverbs 20:2 The Message (MSG)
Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs— cross them and they bite your head off.
Proverbs 20:2 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 New Century Version (NCV)
An angry king is like a roaring lion. Making him angry may cost you your life.
Proverbs 20:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 New International Version (NIV)
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
Proverbs 20:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.