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Proverbs 20:2-4
Amplified Bible
Proverbs 20:2-4
Amplified Bible
2
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
3
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
4
The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].
Proverbs 20:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 20:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 20:2-4
New King James Version
Proverbs 20:2-4
New King James Version
2 The [a]wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:2 Lit. fear or terror, produced by the king’s wrath
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