Proverbs 20:2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
*The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.19.12. and 16.14.
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14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
15*In the light of the kings countenance is life, and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.
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38The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the Lord, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.
38The censers of these sinners against their owne soules, let them make them broad plates for a couering of the Altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed, and they shall be a signe vnto the children of Israel.
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Proverbs 20:2
1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of roar, meaning to make such a sound, especially in distress or fierceness.
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Sense 1: A large, powerful wild cat. Sense 2: Figuratively, one fierce or strong.
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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.
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Sins: violates the law of God or a known duty.
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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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20:1WINE is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
20:1¶ Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.
20:2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
20:2*The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule.
Selected passage20:3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.