The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
What does Proverbs 20:2 mean?
How formidable kings are to those who provoke them! how much more foolish then is it to provoke the King of kings!
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 20:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.