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Proverbs 20:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 20:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 20 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
Proverbs 20:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 20:2
A king's wrath is like 'the roaring of a lion,' and provoking him 'sinneth against his own soul.' The Hebrew 'naham' (roaring) evokes terror—a lion's roar before attack. To anger the king is suicidal folly. This teaches respect for authority and caution in approaching power. Reformed theology recognizes that God establishes governing authorities (Romans 13:1), and while we must obey God over man when they conflict, we should approach earthly rulers with prudence and respect. Unnecessarily provoking authorities is foolish and sinful.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:2
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“but his favor is like dew on the grass.”
“don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.”
“saying”
“οἱ δὲ εἰς ἐμὲ ἁμαρτάνοντες ἀσεβοῦσιν τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς καὶ οἱ μισοῦντές με ἀγαπῶσιν θάνατον”
“who will roar like a lion; for he will roar”
“The lion hath roared”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“by cutting off many peoples”
“The censers of these sinners against their own souls”