Proverbs 20:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.
Proverbs 20:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.
Proverbs 20:2 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 20:2 say?
Proverbs 20:2 in modern King James wording reads: "The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provokes him to anger sins against his own soul."
Where is Proverbs 20:2 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:2 is verse 2 of chapter 20 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
Which translations of Proverbs 20:2 can I read here?
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