Proverbs 20:2

God's Word

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion. Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:12

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Proverbs 8:36

Whoever sins against me harms himself. All those who hate me love death.”

1 Kings 2:23

King Solomon took an oath by the Lord and said, “May God strike me dead if Adonijah doesn’t pay with his life for this request!

Hosea 11:10

“My people will follow me when I roar like a lion. When I roar, my children will come trembling from the west.

Habakkuk 2:10

You have planned disgrace for your household by cutting off many people and forfeiting your own life.

Amos 3:8

The lion has roared. Who isn’t afraid? The Almighty Lord has spoken. Who can keep from prophesying?

Numbers 16:38

The incense burners of these men who sinned and lost their lives are holy, because they were offered to the Lord. Hammer them into thin metal sheets to cover the altar. This will be a sign to the Israelites.”

1 Kings 2:24

The Lord set me on my father David’s throne and gave me a dynasty as he promised. So I solemnly swear, as the Lord who has established me lives, that Adonijah will be put to death today.”