Proverbs 20:2-3
Proverbs 20:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:2-3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 20:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:2-3 The Message (MSG)
Quick-tempered leaders are like mad dogs— cross them and they bite your head off. It’s a mark of good character to avert quarrels, but fools love to pick fights.
Proverbs 20:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: But every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 20:2-3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 20:2-3 New Century Version (NCV)
An angry king is like a roaring lion. Making him angry may cost you your life. Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.
Proverbs 20:2-3 American Standard Version (ASV)
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:2-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. 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].
Proverbs 20:2-3 New Living Translation (NLT)
The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.