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Proverbs 20:2

Just like the roaring of a lion, so also is the dread of a king. Whoever provokes him sins in his own soul
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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.

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.