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Proverbs 20:2

5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.

KJV

King James Version

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The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

WEB

World English Bible

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

ASV

American Standard Version

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The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth `against' his own life.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation

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The fear of a king `is' a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.