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Proverbs 20:2 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 20:2 NIV (New International Version)

A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.

Proverbs 20:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.

Proverbs 20:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.

Proverbs 20:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; anyone who provokes him endangers himself.

Proverbs 20:2 KJV (King James Version)

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 NKJV (New King James Version)

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 MSG (The Message)

Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs— cross them and they bite your head off.

Proverbs 20:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

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

Proverbs 20:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Proverbs 20:2 NET (New English Translation)

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