Proverbs 20:2

Easy To Read Version

The anger of a king is like the roar of a lion. If you make the king angry, then you could lose your life.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:23

Then Solomon made a promise with the Lord. He said, “I swear (promise) that I will make Adonijah pay for this. And it will cost him his life!

1 Kings 2:24

The Lord made me the king of Israel. He has given me the throne that belonged to my father David. The Lord kept his promise and gave the kingdom to me and my family. Now, as sure as the Lord is alive, I swear (promise) that Adonijah will die today!”

Proverbs 19:12

Angry words from a king are like the roars of a lion. But compliments from him are like a gentle rain falling softly on the grass.

Proverbs 8:36

But the person who sins against me\par hurts himself.\par All people who hate me love death!”\par

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don’t quit your job just because the boss is angry at you. If you remain calm and helpful, you can correct even great mistakes. {\cf2\super [39]}

Hosea 11:10

I will roar like a lion.\par I will roar, and my children will come\par and follow me.\par My children will come from the west,\par shaking with fear.\par

Amos 3:8

If a lion roars, people will be scared. If the Lord speaks, prophets will prophesy. {\cf2\super [43]}

Habakkuk 2:10

“You have made plans to destroy many people. But those plans will bring shame to your house. You have done bad things, and you will lose your life.