Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth `against' his own life.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

World English Bible (WEB)

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion: He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The fear of a king `is' a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.