Proverbs 20:2

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

A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

He will roar like a lion, and they will follow the Lord; when he roars, his children will come trembling from the west.

A lion has roared! Who is not afraid? The sovereign Lord has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy?

But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death."

King Solomon then swore an oath by the Lord, "May God judge me severely, if Adonijah does not pay for this request with his life!

Because of this the king got furiously angry and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.